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Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. Medicare Administrative Contractor, a private organization contracted by CMS to administer specified Medicare fee-for-service claims and provider functions in a jurisdiction.

You'll come across MAC while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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