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Continued Progress: Hospital Use of Information Technology \(pdf\), February 2007 - A Report of the results from the 2006 HIT Survey
Challenging Local Coverage DeterminationsChallenging Coverage DeterminationsSection 522 BIPA Challenge This process allows certain Medicare beneficiaries to challenge national coverage determinations(NCDs) and l
Legislation and Regulation Regarding Medicare AppealsMedicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement & Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA), Section 521In Section 521 of the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefit
Third-Level Appeal
Hearing by an Administrative Law Judge
If at least $110 (2007 threshold) remains in controversy following the QIC’s decision, a party to the
Fourth-Level AppealMedicare Appeals Council ReviewIf any party to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing is dissatisfied with the ALJ’s decision, the party may request a review by the Medicare Appeals Council.
Second-Level Appeal
Reconsideration By Qualified Independent Contractor
A party to a redetermination (level-one appeal) may request a reconsideration if dissatisfied with the redetermination.
First-Level Appeal
Redetermination by Medicare Contractors
A redetermination is an examination of a claim by Medicare contractor personnel who are different from the personnel who made the initial determination.
Deficit Reduction Act - Employee Information Requirements