The best way to be sure that an intended action will NOT be subject to investigation as fraud is to:

base the decision on past practices.

obtain an advisory opinion from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

submit the claim, and request an explanation if denied.

get the advice of an attorney.


Answer: obtain an advisory opinion from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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