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The Role of the Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs), Formerly the Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)

This Special Edition MLN Matters® Article is intended for all physicians, providers, and suppliers who submit claims to Medicare contractors (Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs), Regional Home Health Intermediaries (RHHIs), carriers, A/B Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) MACs, and Home Health and Hospice (HH+H) MACs for services and supplies provided to Medicare beneficiaries.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: February 29, 2012

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.