Lessons Learned: Medicare Audit Survival

This educational event is designed for chiropractic professionals to learn about the recent increase in Medicare audits, recoupments, and indictments. - Attendees will gain insights into how the ZPICs, RAC, CMS, and Strategic Health Solutions conduct audits and what they specifically look for. - Dr. Mario Fucinari, a recognized expert in chiropractic compliance, will share his extensive experience and strategies to mitigate audit risks. - Participants will learn how to properly respond to audit findings and understand the evolution of policies that affect their practices. - The course emphasizes real-world lessons that practitioners can apply to enhance their compliance and management of Medicare audits. - This training was first presented in July 2017 and offers valuable knowledge for navigating the complexities of Medicare audits effectively.

• •Identify the key audit triggers and documentation standards that ZPICs, RAC, CMS, and Strategic Health Solutions prioritize during Medicare audits
• •Understand the distinction between compliant and non-compliant coding, billing, and documentation practices specific to chiropractic services
• •Develop a systematic approach to responding to audit notices, including timelines, appeals processes, and required documentation
• •Recognize common compliance vulnerabilities in chiropractic practices and implement practical mitigation strategies
• •Apply evidence-based knowledge of evolving Medicare policies to reduce recoupment risk and protect practice revenue
• •Understand the legal implications of audit findings and strategies to minimize exposure to indictments and enforcement actions