The unit of service (UOS) edits that CMS uses are called

A. medically unlikely edits (MUEs).
B. geographic practice cost index (GPCI).
C. Correct Coding Initiative (CCIs).
D. Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs).


Answer: A

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