Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2021 Issue 3
Part B Telehealth Services Are on OIG’s Radar
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Article Overview
This article explains that the HHS Office of Inspector General has added Medicare Part B telehealth services to its audit agenda during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It outlines the broad categories of telehealth services and compliance topics under review, and it is relevant for Medicare providers, compliance teams, and auditors monitoring telehealth oversight activity.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers and compliance staff need to know that telehealth claims and requirements are under audit attention, so they can assess internal controls and prioritize compliance planning. The article helps readers understand the scope of the OIG review and why telehealth documentation and operational processes may warrant closer monitoring.
What You Will Learn
- Why OIG has added telehealth to its Work Plan focus
- Which broad telehealth service categories are under audit review
- How the article frames compliance planning for Medicare providers
- Where to look for the OIG Work Plan and related action items
Who Should Read This
- Medicare providers
- Compliance officers
- Billing and coding staff
- Healthcare auditors
- Practice administrators
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