BC Advantage - 2010 Issue 1

COMPLIANCE ALERT FOR THIRD PARTY BILLING COMPANIES

As long ago as 1998 - December 18, 1998, to be exact - the Federal government issued the "Compliance Program Guidance for Third Party Medical Billing Companies".  These guidelines were published in the Federal Register to establish and develop guidance for the accomplishment of compliance for the ever growing and provider-utilized billing companies.  They were initiated by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) in cooperation with the Health Care Financing Administration, the Department of Justice, and representatives of various trade associations and health care groups.  What is the goal of the program?  You guessed it...

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