Recovery audits: Practical update for neurology practices

Recovery audits: Practical update for neurology practices

Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) are contracted by the federal government to review providers' medical billing. Experience has demonstrated substantial savings to the strapped Medicare fund, fueling increased scrutiny. RAC audits are constrained to published focus areas, and its targeted appro...

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