Medicare Financial Management Manual (Pub. 100-06), Ch. 7 § 50.3
C Controls – Appeals
50.3 – C Controls – Appeals
(Rev. 308, Issued: 10-26-18 Effective: 09- 01- 18, Implementation: 11-27-18)
C – Control
Number
Control Objective – Appeals
C.1
Medicare Part A and Part B redeterminations processed by MACs
are processed based on CMS instructions, appropriately logged and
completed within legislatively mandated time frames and tracked to
meet CMS guidelines. (Does not pertain to MSPRC. Refer to C.3
for MSPRC control objective.)
C.2
Medicare Part B redeterminations processed by MACs are
processed based on CMS instructions, appropriately logged and
completed within legislatively mandated time frames and tracked to
meet CMS guidelines. (Does not pertain to MSPRC. Refer to C.3
for MSPRC control objective.)
C.3
Redeterminations processed by the MSPRC are processed based on
CMS instructions, appropriately logged and completed within
legislatively mandated time frames and tracked to meet CMS
guidelines.
C.4
Qualified Independent Contractor (QIC) request for case files are
handled in compliance with CMS time frames.
C.5
Effectuations are processed as directed by CMS guidelines.
C.6
Contractor communications are clear and in compliance with CMS’
instructions to include specific communications such as
acknowledgement letters, decision letters, and information on
additional appeal rights, etc.
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