The OIG Understands That the Physician Practice Should Be Able

question 16

True/False

The OIG understands that the physician practice should be able to order tests, including screening tests that they believe are appropriate for treating their patients. With that said, Medicare will only pay for services that meet the Medicare definition of reasonable and necessary.

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