The Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and Qualified Independent Contractors (QICs) have discretion while conducting appeals to develop new issues and review all aspects of coverage and payment related to a claim or line item. This expanded review of additional evidence or issues can result in an unfavorable appeal decision reason different from the original denial…
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