Most clinics have portions of an OIG program in place and may not even know it. Others have no clue what areas of compliance fall under OIG. Then there are the clinics that have no idea what OIG stands for or its importance. The clinic must have a solid understanding of what OIG is before proceeding with any of the implementation steps assigned by the Specialist. This implementation program is designed to identify what a clinic already has in place, evaluate the compliance status and build from there.
HIPAA Refresher Training
Keeping HIPAA Alive It is easy to place HIPAA on the back burner when you compare it to all the other tasks that require attention in order to keep the doors open in a practice. A clinic will often focus on two things, new patients, and patient retention. It makes sense as both are the…
The OIG Compliance Officer
The OIG Compliance Officer Congratulations! You have been assigned to serve the clinic’s needs as the OIG Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer is responsible for conducting ongoing internal auditing and monitoring as stated in the OIG elements of an office compliance program. No need to feel overwhelmed since KMC University will be assisting you through…
Coding Audit – The How To
Why Should You Care? Medical coding mistakes are costly to the practice and to the profession as a whole. What may have been considered as an innocent mistake is often classified as fraud and abuse by government and private insurers’ audits. This is because there is so much clear direction and education available, there is…
Documentation Auditing – The How To
Why Should You Care? There are several departments within the OIG that conduct surveillance of coding and documentation. The Office of Audit Services (OAS) conducts independent audits of HHS (Health & Human Services) programs and/or HHS grantees and contractors. These audits examine the performance of HHS programs and/or grantees in carrying out their responsibilities and…
HIPAA Training for the Chiropractic Clinic
This training is perfect for members who are looking to complete their yearly HIPAA training or wanting to document refresher training for staff members.