MedAssets says the best cohesive strategy to prepare for RAC audits involves engineering processes in the following three areas:
1. Ensure proper coding. A hospital should evaluate its chargemaster to ensure proper codes for Medicare are being used.
2. Identify vulnerabilities. By evaluating past claims, an organization can identify potentially vulnerable areas and make corrections before a RAC audit ever begins.
3. Ensure compliance with CMS guidances. Consult Medicare Conditions of Participation and the appropriate Medicare Manuals and Guidance documents.
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1. Ensure proper coding. A hospital should evaluate its chargemaster to ensure proper codes for Medicare are being used.
2. Identify vulnerabilities. By evaluating past claims, an organization can identify potentially vulnerable areas and make corrections before a RAC audit ever begins.
3. Ensure compliance with CMS guidances. Consult Medicare Conditions of Participation and the appropriate Medicare Manuals and Guidance documents.
Learn more about MedAssets.