[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 3]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR489.40]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 489_PROVIDER AGREEMENTS AND SUPPLIER APPROVAL--Table of Contents

 

               Subpart D_Handling of Incorrect Collections

 

Sec. 489.40  Definition of incorrect collection.





    (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.