The Office of Inspector General has recommended CMS improve the quality of data it provides to contractors who review Medicaid claims for potential overpayments.
Review Medicaid Integrity Contractors conduct data analysis assignments to recommend audit leads and identify potential fraud. The OIG conducted the study to see if there are any barriers in the program. It found Review MICs completed 81 percent of their assignments, but they had little involvement in specific audit leads and identifying potential fraud.
The OIG concluded that the Review MICs were "hindered in their ability" to accurately complete analysis because of missing or inaccurate data.
CMS has concurred with the OIG's recommendations, which also include requiring Review MICs to recommend specific audit leads. CMS said it has several initiatives underway to improve the quality of data available for Review MICs and will also direct the Review MICs to include specific recommendations for potential audit targets.
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Review Medicaid Integrity Contractors conduct data analysis assignments to recommend audit leads and identify potential fraud. The OIG conducted the study to see if there are any barriers in the program. It found Review MICs completed 81 percent of their assignments, but they had little involvement in specific audit leads and identifying potential fraud.
The OIG concluded that the Review MICs were "hindered in their ability" to accurately complete analysis because of missing or inaccurate data.
CMS has concurred with the OIG's recommendations, which also include requiring Review MICs to recommend specific audit leads. CMS said it has several initiatives underway to improve the quality of data available for Review MICs and will also direct the Review MICs to include specific recommendations for potential audit targets.
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