Federal regulations require a payment reduction in the outpatient prospective payment system for the replacement of an implanted device if (1) the device is replaced without cost to the provider or the beneficiary, (2) the provider receives full credit for the cost of the replaced device, or (3) the provider receives partial credit equal to or greater than 50 percent of the cost of the replacement device (42 CFR § 419.45(a)).
Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Health & Human Services
Report Number
A-01-15-00508
Report Description
Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
4
Questioned Costs
$2,132,214
Funds for Better Use
$0
Additional Details