" There are many steps that inpatient hospital providers can take to avoid denial of their claims when submitting Medicare fee-for- service claims. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) discussed numerous findings uncovered by Recovery Audit Contractors during a March 9, 2011 podcast. To prevent future improper payment issues, CMS encouraged providers to understand the "lessons learned" listed below, take necessary steps to meet Medicare documentation requirements, and implement corrective actions. " Read on