(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) "Claim" has the meaning stated in § 2-501 of this title. (c) "Extrapolation" means the process of estimating an unknown value by projecting, with a calculated precision or margin of error, the results of the review of a sample to the universe from which the sample was drawn using a statistically valid sampling methodology. (d) "Federal government" means an agency of the United States government or a contractor retained by the agency of the United States government. (e) "Overpayment" means a payment that: (1) Is made by the Department to a provider for services or goods for which the provider submitted a claim to the Department; (2) Is found to be incorrect; and (3) Results in a payment greater than that to which the provider is entitled. (f) "Program" has the meaning stated in § 2-501 of this title. (g) "Provider" has the meaning stated in § 2-501 of this title. (h) "Statistically valid sampling methodology" means a methodology used for extrapolation that has a confidence level of 90% or greater and is validated by a statistician who possesses at least a master's degree in statistics. (i) "Universe" means a defined population of claims submitted by a provider to the Department and paid to the provider by the Department during a specified time period.
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