Provider Maintenance of Records. Provider shall maintain all information and records reviewed or created in the performance of its duties under this Contract pursuant to the requirements of Alliance, Alliance’s National Accrediting Body, and in accordance with applicable Controlling Authority. Documentation must support at a minimum the billing diagnosis, the number of units provided and billed, and the standards of the billing code. Provider’s obligations to maintain records under this Paragraph shall continue following termination of the Contract. Provider agrees to maintain necessary records and accounting related to the Contract, including personnel and financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures and Practices to assure a proper accounting of all funds. Provider shall maintain detailed records of administrative costs and all other expenses incurred pursuant to the Contract including the provision of Services and all relevant information relating to individual Members as required by Controlling Authority. When an audit is in progress or audit findings are unresolved, records shall be kept minimally until all issues are finally resolved. Provider shall provide specifically denominated clinical or encounter information required by Alliance to meet State and Federal monitoring requirements upon request, except that Alliance may grant additional time to respond for good cause shown and depending upon the size and scope of the request.
