Friday, October 16, 2015

CMS Extends Deadline to submit ADR packets

SUBJECT: Pub. 100-08 Chapter 3 Updates: Section 3.2.3.2 Timeframes for Submission and Section 3.2.3.8 - No response to Additional Documentation Requests 

SUMMARY OF CHANGES: The purpose of this change request (CR) is to extend the due date for submitted documentation from providers, requested by the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) and Recovery Auditors in chapter 3 of Pub. 100-08, sections 3.2.3.2-Timeframes for Submission and 3.2.3.8 - No response to Additional Documentation Requests. 

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 17, 2015 *Unless otherwise specified, the effective date is the date of service. IMPLEMENTATION DATE: November 17, 2015

Requirements:

·         When requesting documentation for post payment review, the MAC, CERT and Recovery Auditors shall notify providers that the requested documents are to be submitted within 45 calendar days of the request

·         MACs and CERT, shall grant at least one extension to providers who need more time to comply with the request.

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