Documentation
What type of complaint
Categorization
CMS Audit Rules
Pass or No Pass
100

Member had a f/u with Dr Bell. Member asked the doctor about her BP bc it has been high. The doctor never answered her question. The member stated the doctor seem to be somewhere else mentally 

What part of this is not related to the complaint. 

This is an opinion, not related. 

The member stated the doctor seem to be somewhere else mentally

KM1005774

100

Member experienced a delay in receiving medication(s) due to pharmacy's action, and the member ran out of medication(s)

QOC

100

Member called in on (11/27/2024) and is expressing dissatisfaction that she has a medical deductible of $200 that she must meet before plan will start assisting member.

Which Categorization is correct?

Complaint Reason: Plan

Complaint Sub Reason: Plan Benefit

                   or

Complaint Reason: Pharmacy

Complaint Sub Reason: Copay / Coinsurance - Deductible General Complaint

Complaint Reason: Plan

Complaint Sub Reason: Plan Benefit


100

How often does CMS Audits happen?

CMS Program Audits typically occur once every three (3) years if the previous audit is clean 

                                  Or 

CMS Program Audits typically occur once every three (5) years if the previous audit is clean 

CMS Program Audits typically occur once every three (3) years if the previous audit is clean 

100

Member was denied service due to communication barriers with HC according to the member's daughter.

IS THIS A PASS OF FAIL BASED ON THE INFO IN FRONT OF YOU?

Who is the caller?

Member

Which timeline is it regarding?

UHC Dual Complete OK-S002 (HMO-POS DSNP)

What is the issue the call is regarding?

Verbal Grievance



Fail. Based off the notes they are not speaking with the member. Therefore this is incorrect.

200

When a compliant is about customer service such as 

Rude behavior

Misinformation 

Do we need to go into details of what happened?

No.

Apologized to the caller for their experience and assisted them with the reason for their call. 

This is found in the ACD box under notes. 

200

Member is calling in stating her doctor put her on Ozempic but the plan will not pay. What type of compliance is this?

CD

200

Member called in on (11/27/2024) and is expressing dissatisfaction alleges: the doctor is an (out of network provider) DR’s Name: Rachel Brown, Address: 500 Elm St Dallas Texas, Phone #555-55-5555 and is not accepting plan.

Which Categorization is correct?

Complaint reason: Provider/Facility

Complaint Sub-Reason: Provider not in network/refuses to see member/distance to provider

                                Or

Compliant reason: Provider /Facility

Compliant Sub-Reason: Unable to get an appt/refuse to see member

Complaint reason: Provider/Facility

Complaint Sub-Reason: Provider not in network/refuses to see member/distance to provider

    

200

What does CMS look for in their audits?

Correctly identified as a VG (or QOC) 

Correct complaint categorization 

Complete and accurate issue resolution

                           or

 CAR (Corrective Action Required) 

 Observation – like an FYI

I-CAR (Immediate Corrective Action Required) 

Correctly identified as a VG (or QOC) 

Correct complaint categorization 

Complete and accurate issue resolution

           

200

Member was denied services due to communication barriers with HC a compliant was filed that helper bee's wasn't able to understand the member.

IS THIS A PASS OF FAIL BASED ON THE INFO IN FRONT OF YOU?

Select the reason for the callers complaint

Customer Service

Select the sub-reason which mostly matches compliant 

Customer Service

Who is the issue regarding?

Helper Bee's 


FAIL. In the notes the agent said the issue is with HC but in the categorization she put Helper Bee's

300

When documenting can you copy and paste references related to the compliant from the JA? 


No. 

Any references to Knowledge Central can not be added to the compliant. 


What not to document KM1005774 

300


Pharmacy staff / pharmacist is rude, blunt, uncaring OR any behavioral complaint about the staff

QOS/VG

300

Member called in on (12/3/2024) is expressing dissatisfaction about plan; stating she has not received her 2025 member ID card.

Which Categorization is this?

Complaint reason: Enrollment/Disenrollment

Complaint Sub-Reason: ID Card Not Received

                               or 

Complaint reason: Fulfillment

Complaint Sub-Reason: Fulfillment Not received after two or more request

Complaint reason: Fulfillment

Complaint Sub-Reason: Fulfillment Not received after two or more request


300

Once CMS request the audit from the plan, how long does the plan have to provide the requested information? 

The plan is given roughly two weeks to provide universes to CMS. 

                                   or 

The plan is given roughly 30 days to provide universes to CMS. 

The plan is given roughly two weeks to provide universes to CMS. 

300

Member was denied services due to communication barriers with HC. 

IS THIS A PASS OF FAIL BASED ON THE INFO IN FRONT OF YOU?

Who is the caller?

Member

Which timeline is it regarding?

UHC Dual Complete OK-S002 (HMO-POS DSNP)

What is the issue the call is regarding?

Verbal Grievance

Fail. Based on the information provided is was said that services was denied. Which means we are dealing with an appeal or a verbal grievance. Not enough information to determine.

400

When documenting is it necessary to add expected appointment dates, date of arrival of medications, DME items etc as part of your documentation?

Yes. 

Scheduled appt dates or when the member expecting to receive something, such as an order for meds or dme should be documented in full detail. 


Grievance details should include KM1005774

 

400

Member called in stating she needs a new wheelchair. The chair that she has is 8 yrs old and is breaking down. What type of compliance is this?

MIOD

400

Member called in on (11/27/2024) and has expressed dissatisfaction with the plan and/or plan representatives. Member called in upset alleging that the call was disconnected while speaking with the previous agent.  Member stated that the agent was working to get issue resolved when the call was disconnected.

Which Categorization is it?

Complaint Reason: Benefits

Complaint Sub-Reason: Complaint About a Call Center Rep/Advocate

                              Or

Complaint Reason: Customer Service

Complaint Sub-Reason: Customer Service 

Complaint Reason: Customer Service

Complaint Sub-Reason: Customer Service 

400

What is a Case Walkthrough consist of in an audit?

Complete and accurate issue resolution Including ensuring the member has not made additional contact to the plan about the same issue. 

 Documentation that clearly shows why the member is dissatisfied and what the plan did to assist them

                                Or 

CMS test the plan’s universes for accuracy prior to selecting cases for a walkthrough to validate the universe accuracy within the applicable system (Maestro, CSP, EDS, etc.).

Complete and accurate issue resolution Including ensuring the member has not made additional contact to the plan about the same issue. 

 Documentation that clearly shows why the member is dissatisfied and what the plan did to assist them

       

400

                         BONUS 400 

       

 VGs (367602) 

 Documenting VGs (367606) 

 Defining CD Types (368386) 

 Organization Determinations (369520) 


Take down these LS number and do them at your own pace if you feel you need the help. These are about 5 min long.

500

When documenting within compliance, is it important to add S# if you opened up another intent such as review benefits, search and assign?

Yes.

If additional resolution details can be found in another intent ( such as search and assign provider), is should include the S-case #


Grievance Resolution details should include KM1005774

500

Member called in upset bc he was scheduled for a 4-hour chair for dialysis treatment but receives less time due to being late. what kind of compliant is this

QOC

500

Member called in  on (11/27/2024) upset because lab tests are not covered under annual physical exam. Advised the member the health plan takes these complaints very seriously.

Which Categorization is it?

Complaint Reason: Provider/Facility

Complaint Sub-Reason: Plan Benefits

                             or 

Complaint Reason: Benefits

Complaint Sub Reason: Medical/Part B Drug


Complaint Reason: Benefits

Complaint Sub Reason: Medical/Part B Drug

500

What does "Findings" mean, when it comes to CMS?

Clean—no observed defects after research complete 

 Observation – like an FYI, CMS found an opportunity for improvement, but the member and plan reporting were not affected  

                                     or

CMS test the plan’s universes for accuracy prior to selecting cases for a walkthrough to validate the universe accuracy within the applicable system (Maestro, CSP, EDS, etc.).

Clean—no observed defects after research complete 

 Observation – like an FYI, CMS found an opportunity for improvement, but the member and plan reporting were not affected  

                                   

500

                         BONUS 500




           

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