HHS OIG: Over $15 Million in Improper Medicare Payments for Non-Emergency Services

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:18:32 +0000
Healthcare

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) reported that Medicare improperly paid physicians $922,524 and potentially $14.2 million to hospitals for services billed with emergency department procedure codes but rendered at non-emergency sites. The OIG recommends recovery of improper payments and improved claims processing controls.