Medicare Program Integrity Manual (Pub. 100-08), Ch. 4 § 4.8.3
Initial and Routine Communications with Providers, Suppliers
4.8.3 – Initial and Routine Communications with Providers, Suppliers
and Authorized Representatives
(Rev. 13821; Issued:06-09-26; Effective: 02-26-26; Implementation: 02-26-26)
This section applies to UPICs and the I-MEDIC.
UPICs and the I-MEDIC shall use a central, non-specific contractor mailbox for
standard communications with providers, suppliers, and/or their authorized
representatives. In addition, routine written communication related to investigative
activities and administrative actions, including Medical Record Request letters, Notice
of Payment Suspension letters, and Final Findings Letters from the UPIC, should contain
a point of contact, contractor e-mail/mailbox information, and/or phone numbers for the
point of contact should a provider or supplier have questions.