### Question
How is the "medicare administrative contractor" defined?


### Answer
The term **medicare administrative contractor** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395kk* as follows -

> 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**

