Medicare Recovery Audit Demonstration Has Mixed Results

Mr. Hill added that a January 2008 report from the Office of Management and Budget reported that Medicare made an estimated $10.8 billion worth of improper payments in fiscal year 2007. The RACs corrected more than $1 billion in improper payments during the 3-year demonstration period, he added.

“If a provider disagrees with the RAC's overpayment determination, he or she can appeal the decision.”