### Question
Can you define what medicare administrative contractor means?


### Answer
**Medicare administrative contractor** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1395kk*:

> an agency, organization, or other person with a contract under this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395kk*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

