The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City is contending the results of a federal audit, which claims the system should repay more than $550,000 after it "accidentally" overbilled Medicare for a cancer drug, according to an Associated Press/Globe Gazette report.
In audit findings released earlier this week, the Office of Inspector General said billing errors caused UIHC to receive $826,104 more from Medicare in 2009 and 2010 than it was eligible. https://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region7/71205023.pdf
UIHC has agreed that errors caused $271,000 in overbilling, but it is challenging the OIG's finding that seeks repayment of $555,000 more for a cancer drug. UIHC said it accurately billed for Lupron injections based on the federal guidance available at the time, according to the report.
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In audit findings released earlier this week, the Office of Inspector General said billing errors caused UIHC to receive $826,104 more from Medicare in 2009 and 2010 than it was eligible. https://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region7/71205023.pdf
UIHC has agreed that errors caused $271,000 in overbilling, but it is challenging the OIG's finding that seeks repayment of $555,000 more for a cancer drug. UIHC said it accurately billed for Lupron injections based on the federal guidance available at the time, according to the report.
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