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Recommendation Details
Text of Recommendation
We recommended that CMS direct the MACs to educate outpatient providers on how to correctly bill nonphysician outpatient services provided within 3 days before the date of admission, on the date of admission, or during IPPS stays.
Recommendation Number
268865
Recommendation Status
Open
Significant Recommendation
No
Recommendation Questioned Costs
$0
Recommendation Funds for Better Use
$0
Associated Report Details
Submitting OIG
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Linked Report
Medicare Made $11.7 Million in Overpayments for Nonphysician Outpatient Services Provided Shortly Before or During Inpatient Stays