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Washington Health System Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Agreed to Pay $10,000 for Allegedly Violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by Submitting Upcoded Claims

After it self-disclosed conduct to OIG, Washington Health System Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (WHS), Pennsylvania, agreed to pay $10,000 for allegedly violating the Civil Monetary Penalties Law. OIG alleged WHS improperly submitted claims to Medicare for film X-rays without using the FX modifier as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Action Details

  • Date:September 7, 2018
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Fraud Self-Disclosures