Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.489.40 Definition of incorrect collection

(a) As used in this subpart, “incorrect collections” means any amounts collected from a beneficiary (or someone on his or her behalf) that are not authorized under subpart C of this part.

(b) A payment properly made to a provider by an individual not considered entitled to Medicare benefits will be deemed to be an “incorrect collection” when the individual is found to be retroactively entitled to benefits.