CMS which stands for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is best described by Investopedia as, “CMS is an agency within the federal Department of Health and Human Services. The agency’s goal is to provide “a high quality healthcare system that ensures better care, access to coverage and improved health.” From Investopedia.com Therefore CMS is a system that allows everyone to be able to visit a clinic or physician to be able to get the type of medical help they might need. CMS is also responsible for making sure there is no fraud in the health system.
It is important for me to learn about CMS since the main form I will be filling out is the CMS-1500. It is also important since CMS is sort of like the police for health care. CMS verifies that paperwork is filed correctly and that the people who work with it are not breaking any laws by mischarging, or making claims that are not correct. CMS will provide the information I will need to perform my job in the best way by abiding by the rules (laws) and instructions.
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There is also the possibility of me breaking laws by accidentally mischarging or mishandling