Memphis doctor indicted for fraud for second time
According to the TBI, “unbundling occurs when a provider uses multiple procedural codes that should be covered by a single comprehensive code, with an intent to increase reimbursement.” (Courtesy pixelshot)
The ear, nose and throat specialist was previously federally indicted on 115 counts of insurance fraud, but those charges were eventually dismissed.
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indictment health care fraud Rande Lazar Tennessee Bureau of InvestigationJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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