Compliance: OIG Launches Review of IMRT, Laboratory Claims

Why This Topic Matters

Readers can use this article to understand which compliance areas the OIG is prioritizing and to gauge whether their billing, laboratory, or care-coordination processes may be affected by current audit focus.

Article Sections

1. Latest Work Plan update reveals new audit areas

   Introduces the Work Plan update and summarizes the categories of provider issues added for review. It frames the article’s focus on Medicare-related compliance and audit activity.

2. Focus on IMRT accuracy

   Covers the radiation oncology audit focus and discusses coding-related changes affecting IMRT reporting in different care settings. The section also references guidance from a professional society document.

3. Button Up Lab Claims

   Summarizes the laboratory payment review topic and the broader Medicare payment analysis affecting clinical diagnostic lab tests. It also notes prior audit concerns in higher-complexity laboratory environments.

4. ACOs Should Be Sharing EHRs

   Describes the Work Plan attention on ACO use of electronic health records and interoperability-related care coordination goals. The section focuses on health information exchange and operational use of EHR systems.