Section 3203

SEC. 3203. APPLICATION OF CODING INTENSITY ADJUSTMENT DURING MA PAYMENT TRANSITION.

Section 1853[a][1][C] of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395w-23[a][1][C]] is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:

'[iii] APPLICATION OF CODING INTENSITY ADJUSTMENT FOR 2011 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS-

'[I] REQUIREMENT TO APPLY IN 2011 THROUGH 2013- In order to ensure payment accuracy, the Secretary shall conduct an analysis of the differences described in clause [ii][I]. The Secretary shall ensure that the results of such analysis are incorporated into the risk scores for 2011, 2012, and 2013.

'[II] AUTHORITY TO APPLY IN 2014 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS- The Secretary may, as appropriate, incorporate the results of such analysis into the risk scores for 2014 and subsequent years.'.