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Understanding Basics of Medicare Overpayment

Medisys Compliance

What is Medicare Overpayment? An overpayment is a payment made to a provider exceeding amounts due and payable according to existing laws and regulations. Identified overpayments are debts owed to the federal government. Laws and regulations require CMS recover overpayments. Medicare Overpayment Collection Process.

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Preparing for Payer Coding Audits

Medisys Compliance

In the unfortunate event when you receive such overpayment demand letters, don’t acquiesce without conducting an analysis first. Medisys Data Solutions is a leading medical billing company providing complete medical billing and coding services.