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Prasanta Ghose and Modern Laboratory Agreed to Be Excluded for 10 Years for Allegedly Submitting False Claims for Venipuncture and Travel Allowance

On May 9, 2024, Prasanta Ghose and Modern Laboratory Incorporated (collectively, "Modern Lab"), Glendale Heights, Illinois, agreed to be excluded for a period of 10 years under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7(b)(7). OIG's investigation revealed and OIG alleged that Modern Lab: (1) submitted false claims to Medicare Part B for venipunctures and travel allowance when specimens were collected by fingerstick; and (2) failed to prorate travel mileage claims that were submitted to Medicare Part B. Senior Counsel Jonathan Culpepper with the assistance of Program Analyst Mariel Filtz represented OIG.

Action Details

  • Date:May 9, 2024
  • Enforcement Types:
    • CMP and Affirmative Exclusions