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When we code and audit surgery notes, one of the biggest challenges our community faces is

This past month, the OIG has added quite a few items to their 2019 workplan.

1. Cardiovascular Doctor Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud -

In calendar years 2014 and 2015, Medicare allowed payments of approximately $1.3 billion for chiropractic services provided to Medicare beneficiaries nationwide.

From July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2017, Medicare paid about $1.9 billion for psychotherapy services nationwide.

1. Doctor Pleads Guilty to Upcoding Medicare Claims -

OIG’s most recent published report determined that an estimated one in five high-risk hospital ER Medicare claims