E/M Coding Alert - 2007 Issue 22
FRAUD & ABUSE: Warning--Medicare Spent More Than A Billion Dollars On Improper Consults
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a Medicare fraud and abuse alert centered on HHS Office of Inspector General findings and related CMS enforcement attention. It discusses broad compliance concerns involving modifier usage, consult billing, allergy immunotherapy, and nail debridement, and it is aimed at coders, compliance staff, and clinicians monitoring audit risk and documentation expectations.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights areas that have drawn federal scrutiny and could trigger audits, recoupments, or compliance review. It helps readers recognize which billing categories are under watch and why documentation and claim accuracy matter.
What You Will Learn
- Which Medicare billing areas have been identified as high-risk for improper payment review
- How federal oversight bodies are prioritizing modifier, consult, and procedure-related compliance concerns
- Why documentation and medical necessity are emphasized in these Medicare integrity topics
- What kinds of services have been included in OIG recommendations and CMS scrutiny
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance officers
- Billing staff
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Healthcare auditors
Modifiers Discussed
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