decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 12 (December)
Take note of OIG 2013 Work Plan repeat targets
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Article Overview
This piece reviews recurring audit priorities highlighted in the HHS Office of Inspector General’s 2013 Work Plan. It is aimed at coding, billing, compliance, and practice management readers who want a high-level view of the documentation and claims areas drawing continued oversight, along with general reminders about internal review and audit readiness.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps practices recognize which billing and documentation areas were still attracting audit attention in 2013, so they can prioritize compliance monitoring and reduce exposure to overpayment risk.
Article Sections
-
OIG Work Plan
Introduces the article’s focus on recurring audit priorities from the HHS Office of Inspector General and the compliance significance of repeat findings.
-
Repeat targets and compliance reminders
Discusses several categories of services and claim-handling issues that remain under review, with practical reminders for internal auditing and documentation oversight.
-
Online resources
Lists external reference links related to the OIG work plan and audit issue resources.
What You Will Learn
- Which broad claim areas are receiving repeated audit attention
- Why recurring work plan targets matter for practice compliance
- What types of internal review are emphasized for billing oversight
- How audit priorities can affect documentation and reimbursement risk
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance officers
- Practice managers
- Physician office administrators
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Quick, Current, Complete - www.findacode.com