decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2007 Issue 11 (November)
2008 OIG work plan focuses on place of service, E/M and more
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Article Overview
This piece reviews a 2008 Office of Inspector General work plan item aimed at physician billing and Medicare oversight. It focuses on broad compliance areas involving place of service reporting, evaluation and management services during global surgery periods, and selected physician services under Medicare Part B. The article is relevant to coders, compliance staff, and billing professionals who monitor government audit priorities and documentation practices.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights audit focus areas that can affect claim accuracy, compliance risk, and reimbursement scrutiny for physician services.
What You Will Learn
- What the 2008 OIG work plan says about physician billing oversight
- Which broad service categories are under Medicare review
- Why place of service reporting is a compliance focus
- How E/M services and selected physician services fit into audit priorities
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Compliance officers
- Physician practice managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
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