Sept 2009 – RAC update

Connolly Healthcare, the Recovery Audit Contractor for Region C, has posted three (3) new approved issues on its website. Two of these issues, Wheelchair Bundling and Urological Bundling, relate specifically to durable medical equipment suppliers. The third issue, Clinical Social Worker Services, relates to clinical social work providers. Additional information on each of these issues can be found on the Connolly Healthcare website at www.connollyhealthcare.com/RAC/pages/approved_issues.aspx.

In other RAC news, CGI Federal, the Recovery Audit Contractor for Region B, posted its first three (3) approved issues on its website. These issues include Blood Transfusions, IV Hydration and Bronchoscopy Services. Additional information on each of these issues can be found on the CGI Federal website at http://racb.cgi.com/Issues.aspx?st=1. All three of these issues have been approved for review in Region C and Region D.

Also, here is a list of RAC contractors as compiled by Frank Cohen (www.cpahealth.com):

Region A:

Diversified Collection Services

www.dcscredit.com

info@dcsrac.com

1‐866‐201‐0580

Region B:

CGI

http://racb.cgi.com/

racb@cgi.com

1‐877‐316‐7222

Region C:

Connolly Consulting

www.connollyhealthcare.com/

RACRACinfo@connollyhealthcare.com

1‐866‐360‐2507

Region D:

HealthDataInsights

http://racinfo.healthdatainsights.com/Public/RegionD.aspx

racinfo@emailhdi.com

Part B: 866-376-2319