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Healthcare News: Study shows nearly 10% improper payment rate for radiation oncology

Radiation oncology services billed to CMS had a 9.6% improper payment rate in 2015, leading to Medicare improperly paying $137 million for these services, according to a study reported in the January 2016 Medicare Quarterly Compliance Newsletter.

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