Justice Department Reaches Settlement Agreement with Physicians Group in El Paso Over Allegations of Violating the False Claims Act
EL PASO –El Paso Ear, Nose & Throat Associates (EPENT) has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicaid, Medicare and other federal healthcare programs by upcoding evaluation and management codes.
Action Details
- Date:June 23, 2021
- Agency:U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Texas
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions