After receiving calls from providers who were confused about the rights and responsibilities of various entities, CMS has published an article and table that can assist physicians and staff in understanding the roles of:
Claims processing contractors
Program integrity contractors
Special medical review contractors
Appeals contractors and entities
Quality improvement contractors
Access the CMS table here.
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