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The OIG Cracks Down: Risks of Improper Billing Spinal Procedures

The OIG Cracks Down: Risks of Improper Billing Spinal Procedures

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“My poor aching back!” How many times have you heard or said this phrase? There are so many products aimed at relieving back pain: ergonomic office chairs, devices that stick on your back and buzz when you slouch, creams, ointments, pills, essential oils...the list goes on. And it’s no small problem; according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the U.S. Roughly 8 out of 10 people have chronic back pain at some point in their life. It stands to reason then that medical services for this condition are highly utilized. And we all know that the mor

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