Assignment: RAC Audits
Instructions
•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- which is North Carolina).
•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.
•The Medicare and AHIMA websites are a good place to start.
•Supply references in APA format.