CMS developing new method for transmitting medical documentation

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed a new method for contractors to receive medical documentation electronically from providers and suppliers when they are responding to an Additional Documentation Request (ADR), according to Jurisdiction B DME MAC, National Government Services.

The Electronic Submission of Medical Documentation (esMD) system is now being piloted by contractors who review medical documentation. They include Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs), Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Contractors.

Additional information on the esMD pilot project is available on the CMS website.