What typically occurs during a site visit?
Each site visit is tailored to reflect the particular structure of the entity and the issues identified by the OIG in monitoring the entity’s compliance with the CIA. Therefore, no two site visits are exactly alike. In general, discussions and issues during an OIG site visit often include: A presentation by the entity that includes: an overview of the entity’s corporate structure and operational organization; an overview of the entity’s coding and billing systems; an overview of the entity’s compliance efforts; and a discussion of compliance efforts specific to coding, billing and medical record documentation; A tour of the pertinent portions of the facility; A review of the disclosure log, training sign in sheets, Ineligible Persons screening results and other pertinent documentation; Employee interviews regarding the entity’s compliance program and its adherence to the terms of its CIA or integrity agreement; A discussion of the entity’s annual report, CIA deficiencies, and correctiv
Each site visit is tailored to reflect the particular structure of the entity and the issues identified by the OIG in monitoring the entity’s compliance with the CIA . Therefore, no two site visits are exactly alike. In general, discussions and issues during an OIG site visit often include: • A presentation by the entity that includes: an overview of the entity’s corporate structure and operational organization; an overview of the entity’s coding and billing systems; an overview of the entity’s compliance efforts; and a discussion of compliance efforts specific to coding, billing and medical record documentation; • A tour of the pertinent portions of the facility; • A review of the disclosure log, training sign in sheets, Ineligible Persons screening results and other pertinent documentation; • Employee interviews regarding the entity’s compliance program and its adherence to the terms of its CIA; • A discussion of the entity’s annual report, CIA deficiencies, and corrective actions; a
