Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
A limited number of prescription drugs—generally those that are injected or infused in physicians' offices or hospital outpatient settings—are covered under Medicare Part B. With certain exceptions, Part B does not cover drugs that are self-administered by patients, including drugs administered by self-injection. However, in a small number of cases, self-administered drugs that typically would be used in situations not covered under Part B are being included by CMS when setting payment amounts.
Date Issued:
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
OEI-12-17-00260
Component, if applicable:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Location(s):
Agency-Wide
Type of Report:
Inspection / Evaluation
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
1
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