What does UPIC stand for?

• A. Unified Program Integrity Contractor
• B. Universal Provider Investigation Corporation
• C. United Program of Insurance Coverage
• D. Unified Patient Information Center

Answer: (A)

UPIC stands for Unified Program Integrity Contractor. In the CMS framework for Medicare and Medicaid, UPICs are the entities responsible for program integrity activities, including monitoring for fraud and abuse, provider enrollment checks, audits, and investigations to ensure compliance. The other proposed expansions don’t align with CMS terminology or the function of this role, so they aren’t correct.