New Recovery Audit Contractor for Region 2 Starting Spring 2023

CMS has awarded Performant Recovery, Inc. the new Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) contract for Region 2. This affects Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri,  Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. This new RAC is expected to begin reviews in Spring 2023.

RACs are responsible for reviewing claims on a post-payment basis for improper payments. Their actions assist Medicare payers to implement actions to alleviate future improper payments.