42 C.F.R. § 489.40 Definition of incorrect collection.
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(a) As used in this subpart, “incorrect collections” means any amounts collected from a beneficiary (or someone on his or her behalf) that are not authorized under subpart C of this part. (b) A payment properly made to a provider by an individual not considered entitled to Medicare benefits will be deemed to be an “incorrect collection” when the individual is found to be retroactively entitled to benefits.
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PART 489—PROVIDER AGREEMENTS AND SUPPLIER APPROVAL
Subpart D—Handling of Incorrect Collections
§ 489.40 Definition of incorrect collection.
