decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2016 Issue 12 (December)
OIG Work Plan: 2017 plan adds drug wastage, care management to the watch list
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Article Overview
This article reviews selected 2017 HHS Office of Inspector General Work Plan items that are relevant to Medicare providers and coders. It focuses on audit and review areas involving drug wastage reporting, chronic and transitional care management, and related Medicare payment oversight topics. The piece is useful for billing, compliance, and coding professionals who monitor government audit priorities and documentation expectations.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps providers and coding teams understand where federal audit attention is concentrated so they can review documentation, billing practices, and compliance processes for Medicare-related services.
What You Will Learn
- Which broad Medicare billing and compliance areas are highlighted in the 2017 work plan
- How the article frames government interest in drug wastage reporting and care management services
- What other oversight themes are mentioned as continuing priorities for providers
- Which organizations and program areas are referenced in the review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle teams
- Physician practice managers
- Healthcare auditors
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