Claims from June 30 and after are run through CMS’ predictive modeling technology, and a risk score is created after all data are collected, according to the post. If a provider has a higher risk score, it could be subject to payment delays and visits from CMS. Harmless billing inconsistencies are recorded as such, followed by the payment.
However, if an analyst finds indications a case is suspicious, the case will be directed to CMS’ Center for Program Integrity, the appropriate Medicare audit contractor and the appropriate zone program integrity contractor, the post explained.
Mr. Spencer said the crux of the new method is that the government is no longer using whistleblowers as the only source of a Medicare fraud case. Instead, technology associated with pre-screening methods within the banking and credit industry is now a part of the healthcare industry.
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