What Is Medicare Fraud, And How Is It Committed?
What Is Medicare Fraud?
Medicare fraud refers to the illegal practices done by Healthcare facilities knowingly and purposely to get unfairly high funds. It affects the people enrolled in Medicare. It can be committed by Healthcare facilities, medical professionals, or the patient itself. The most common case is when the medical facility receives payment when they should not or receive a higher price. It can happen in any part of the Medicare program, from the original Medicare to the add ons. Committing such fraud is illegal and should be reported.
Common Examples Of Medicare Fraud Committed By Healthcare Facilities Include:
Billing For Services That Were Not Given
Billing For Services Beyond Those That Were Performed
Billing For Canceled Or No Show Appointments
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