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Halt Fraud Accusations With 4 Teflon Tips

Published on Wed Jun 20, 2018

Make sure surgeons document medical necessity. You can keep your surgical practice out of the Fed’s sights if you adhere to a few simple guidelines. Read on to see what experts have to say to help you file claims that the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) can ignore. Tip 1: Ensure Thorough Documentation If you keep pristine documentation, you’re way [...]
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