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-05-17-00033
Report Description
For calendar years (CYs) 2012 through 2015, Medicare allowable amounts for certain back, knee, elbow, and wrist orthotic devices increased from $631.8 million to $815.5 million. We are concerned about the relationship of these increased costs to prices per orthotic device, and specifically whether Medicare allowable amounts are comparable with payments made by select non-Medicare payers.
Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
2
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$337,547,542
Additional Details
