Kentucky $1.74 Million Settlement Illustrates the Danger of Billing Medicare for Nonmedical Urine Drug Tests
A recent False Claims Act settlement from Kentucky represents an unusual variation on a common theme.
The ABN Modifiers and How to Properly Use Them
Proper usage of ABN-related modifiers is a significant issue that has a direct impact on your lab’s reimbursement and compliance.
March 2023 Labs in Court: Labcorp Wins One, Settles Another
In this month’s roundup of cases involving labs, Labcorp gets one lawsuit tossed and settles another.
CMS to Crack Down on Unnecessary COVID-19 Add-on Tests
Recent OIG report suggests some labs might have gamed Medicare coverage rules in 2020 by billing for unusually high numbers of such tests.
Weekly Enforcement Report: A Dearth of Lab-Related Actions
Enforcement actions over our most recent coverage period were related to other areas of the healthcare industry.