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Medical Review of PWK (paperwork
Contractors are only required to review unsolicited documentation when the claim suspends for a medical review edit/audit. Contractors shall wait 7-10 calendar days for claims before reviewing claims with a PWK modifier.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: November 02, 2011
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