Review of Medicare Advantage Organizations and Prescription Drug Plans Financial Information Project subcontract with Bland & Associates under contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The validation procedures are the same for Part C and Part D plans and are based on the contract year. This checklist is used in conjunction with the Instructions for Calendar Year Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data Validation for the fiscal year under review. CMS issues new instructions each calendar year. Refer to the Instructions for additional guidance and information. NCCG provider certified claims coders to verify the accuracy of a Plans’ self-reported diagnosis data by reviewing medical records and verifying against the reported ICD9 code.