Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 42 - Public Health |
Chapter IV - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter A - General Provisions |
Part 401 - General Administrative Requirements |
Subpart D - Reporting and Returning of Overpayments |
§ 401.303 - Definitions.
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§ 401.303 Definitions.
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Medicare contractor means a Part A/Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (A/B MAC) or a Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC).
Overpayment means any funds that a person has received or retained under title XVIII of the Act to which the person, after applicable reconciliation, is not entitled under such title.
Person means a provider (as defined in § 400.202 of this chapter) or a supplier (as defined in § 400.202 of this chapter).