E/M Coding Alert - 2021 Issue 9
Reader Questions: Survey Exclusions List Before Hiring Staff
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Article Overview
This reader Q&A discusses the importance of checking the HHS Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) as part of routine compliance screening. It covers the recommended review cadence, the need to screen before hiring or contracting, and the general distinction between types of exclusions and reinstatement status. The article is aimed at practice owners, administrators, and compliance staff who oversee onboarding and vendor screening.
Why This Topic Matters
Failing to screen against exclusion lists can expose a practice to compliance and financial risk, including problems tied to excluded individuals or entities participating in federal health care programs.
What You Will Learn
- Why exclusion list screening matters for small practices
- How often the HHS OIG exclusions list should be reviewed
- When to screen prospective employees, vendors, or contractors
- The general role of exclusion and reinstatement status in compliance screening
Who Should Read This
- Practice owners
- Medical office managers
- Compliance staff
- Billing administrators
- Healthcare administrators
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