Review of Medicare Contractor Payments for Neulasta Injections in Alaska, Arizona, and Washington for Calendar Years 2004 Through 2007

This report consolidates the results of our reviews of six selected Medicare Part B providers in Alaska, Arizona, and Washington that billed Medicare for Neulasta injections. For 156 Medicare claims reviewed, the 6 providers billed Medicare for the incorrect number of service units of Neulasta. Consequently, during calendar years 2004 through 2007, Medicare contractors overpaid these providers $153,000.