What’s an SMRC and Why Should I Care?

A quick look at the SMRC, and how to ensure claims payment.

This article addresses the following questions:

• • What is the SMRC program?
  • Who is the current SMRC organization?
  • How does the SMRC select who is the subject of a review, and how will I know if I am under review by StrategicHealthSolutions
  • Once I turn in the records, how long will I have to wait for a response?
  • What topics is the SMRC currently reviewing?
  • What happens if I sent in documentation that didn’t pass?
  • What happens if I miss the deadline?
  • What else should I be aware of?

This article was published in Review of Ophthalmology’s Medicare Q & A column, which is written by Corcoran’s Senior Consultant, Paul M. Larson, MBA, MMSc, COMT, COE, CPC, CPMA. To view the entire article in Review of Ophthalmology, click on the link below:

http://www.reviewofophthalmology.com/article/whats-an-smrc-and-why-should-i-care