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R -- REVIEW OF UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE MEDICAL CLAIMS. SOL 514495-00-A-0002 DUE 020700 POC Lloyd S. Blackwell, Contracting Officer, 703-248-2123, 703-248-2471 (FAX) E-MAIL: LBlackwell@uspsoig.gov, Lblackwell@uspsoig.gov. The United States Postal Service (USPS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) is in need of a contractor to conduct a comprehensive review of worker's compensation medical claims covered under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). In addition, where applicable the contractor will review and analyze medical claims dealing with the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). The review will include screening health care provider billings for potential improper coding and billing practices. The contractor is expected to provider billings, analyze codes, code combinations, and provide explanations and support for identified problems. The selected contractor will perform a comprehensive analysis of workers' compensation medical claims paid by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP), and where applicable FEHBP claims, for medical services provided to USPS employees. This review is designed to identify potential improper health care provider billing practicesresulting in overpaid medical claims. All contractor personnel assigned to perform work on this contract will be required to sign a Declaration of Independence and Conflict of Interest Statement prior to start of engagement. RFP will be issued on or about Monday, December 20, 1999. All requests must be submitted in writing. Posted 12/15/99 (W-SN408796). (0349)

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