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2025 Medicare Part C & Part D Reporting Requirements & Data Validation

Data Extraction Process Detail

Extraction of the Sample Data

CMS requires the DVC to use the following guidance about identifying data samples:

Table 12: Instructions for Identifying Data Samples with Sample Data Topics
Sample Data TopicInstructions for Identifying Samples
Level of samples
  • Conduct sampling at the contract or PBP level, depending on the reporting section
Number of samples
  • Use 1 sample when an SO’s multiple contracts use the same data sources and processes
  • Use separate samples for each unique contract if multiple contracts use differing data sources and processes