42 CFR 405.374 : Public Health (Part 1 To Parts 1009-1099) — (Subpart A To § 413.355) — Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department Of Health And Human Services (Subpart A To § 413.355) — Medicare Program (Subpart A To § 413.355) — Federal Health Insurance For The Aged And Disabled (Subpart A To § 405.2472) — Suspension Of Payment, Recovery Of Overpayments, And Repayment Of Scholarships And Loans (§ 405.301 To § 405.380) — Suspension And Recoupment Of Payment To Providers And Suppliers And Collection And Compromise Of Overpayments (§ 405.370 To § 405.379) — Opportunity for rebuttal.

(a) General rule. If prior notice of the suspension of payment, offset, or recoupment is given under § 405.372 or § 405.373, the Medicare contractor must give the provider or supplier an opportunity, before the suspension, offset, or recoupment takes effect, to submit any statement (to include any pertinent information) as to why it should not be put into effect on the date specified in the notice. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the provider or supplier has at least 15 days following the date of notification to submit the statement.

(b) Exception. The Medicare contractor may for cause -

(1) Impose a shorter period for rebuttal; or

(2) Extend the time within which the statement must be submitted.