Docket No.
1:20-cv-02593
District Court
New York Southern

Goal

  • Award damages

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Why This Matters:

Why This Matters:

The Department of Justice alleges that a Medicare Advantage organization violated the False Claims Act by submitting inaccurate, incomplete, unsupported, or otherwise false diagnosis codes for Medicare Advantage enrollees. The Department of Justice alleges that the defendant submitted this false information – also known as upcoding – to improperly obtain millions of dollars in overpayments from the Medicare program.

Potential Impact:

Potential Impact:

Ensuring accurate compensation for Medicare Advantage organizations prevents fraud, protects taxpayer dollars, and keeps health care costs low for patients.

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Current Status

Briefing is ongoing