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Learn the Limit for Medicare Overpayments

Question: What are the guidelines for refunding excess payments if we recently found out that we've been overpaid by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)? RCI Subscriber Answer: Regulations from CMS mandate a 60-day timeframe for refunding overpayments to federal entities. Although this rule may appear straightforward, it’s crucial to adhere to it as noncompliance could result in large fines. [...]
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