Assignment

Examine coding compliance issues that impact reimbursement.

Articulate health care compliance strategies and reporting standards

Instructions: RAC Audits

• Perform a search on RAC audits.

• Prepare a 2-3 page paper to include the following:

• What are RAC Audits?

• Do you feel that they have been successful?

• Look at specific information for your state (depends on which region you are in).

• What kind of information can you find on the amount of money collected (most recent data available)?

• As a medical coder, explain your role in assuring the accuracy of data and the prevention of a RAC audit? Can it be prevented?

• Provide a table or graph depicting information you have obtained regarding your state. This can include amount recovered, number of providers reviewed, etc.

• Refer to the information in your text on possible RAC issues and top errors.

• The Medicare and AHIMA websites are a good place to start.

• Supply references in APA format.

• Reference search via website.