Compliance: Consider These Additional OIG Hotspots For 2014

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers identify service areas that may draw heightened audit or compliance attention, supporting internal review and awareness of federal oversight priorities.

Article Sections

1. Overview

   Introduces additional compliance topics highlighted in the 2014 OIG Work Plan beyond routine evaluation and management and place of service concerns.

2. Chiropractic Services

   Summarizes the OIG’s attention to chiropractic billing trends and related coverage concerns.

3. Big-Ticket Radiology Services

   Covers planned review of higher-cost diagnostic radiology services and payment oversight issues.

4. Electrodiagnostic Testing

   Discusses oversight of electrodiagnostic testing and related utilization review across specialties and regions.

5. Lab Tests

   Addresses the OIG’s interest in Medicare payment growth and possible billing concerns for laboratory services.

6. Ophthalmology Billing

   Summarizes planned review of ophthalmology billing patterns and geographic variation.

7. Physical Therapy

   Covers review of outpatient physical therapy claims and documentation or medical necessity concerns.