AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 59

Which entity offers compliance program guidance to form the basis of a voluntary compliance program for a provider practice?

Answer options

• A. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• B. American Medical Association (AMA)
• C. Office of Inspector General (OIG)
• D. Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is responsible for providing compliance program guidance specifically aimed at helping healthcare providers establish voluntary compliance initiatives. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) have different roles in healthcare, while the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) focuses on civil rights in healthcare rather than compliance program guidance.