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A Simple Check that Can Save Thousands (and Prevent Sanctions)

A Simple Check that Can Save Thousands (and Prevent Sanctions)

Federal law gives authority to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to impose Civil Monetary Penalties to practices that hire an employee/contractor who has been excluded from Medicare (or other federal programs). If the employee/contractor is involved in any part of service to the Medicare (or other federal program) patient, it can create a penalty liability as much as $10,000 PER service rendered.

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Medicare Requiring Modifier GP on Physical Therapy Services

Medicare Requiring Modifier GP on Physical Therapy Services

On January 1, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released MLN Matters Number: MM10176. In this notice, CMS identified certain services subject to the therapy cap. The revision became effective on January 1, 2018. Due to this revision, some providers have begun to receive claim rejections because they are not using the appropriate modifier.

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