Recovery Auditors have found that modifier misuse is resulting in underpayments to providers, according to the most recent Medicare Quarterly Provider Compliance Newsletter .
CMS' Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program found "many" improper payments in a review of Part B psychiatry and psychotherapy services claims, according to the most recent Medicare Quarterly Provider Compliance Newsletter .
A review of Medicare CT scan claims from July 2011 to June 2012 found that 16% claims had an improper payment rate, according to the most recent Medicare Quarterly Provider Compliance Newsletter .
The American Hospital Association (AHA), along with four hospital associations and several hospitals, filed two complaints April 14 in opposition of CMS’ 2-midnight rule for inpatient admissions, according to an AHA press release.