If you are facing state or federal health care fraud charges, it is important to contact an experienced Louisiana white collar crime defense attorney as soon as possible. Health care fraud cases require a tremendous amount of research and attention to detail and getting started early on can make the difference.
Health Care Fraud Charges in Louisiana
Health care fraud occurs when medical providers, patients, and others intentionally deceive the health care system to receive unlawful benefits or payments.
Health care fraud may be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the state Attorney General’s office, the U.S. Postal Service, or the Office of the Inspector General.
Health care fraud can include a wide variety of allegations:
- Deliberately billing for duplicate payment
- Overbilling
- Kickbacks or self-referrals
- “Upcoding”
- Billing for non covered services
- Incorrect reporting of diagnoses or procedures to maximize insurance reimbursement
- Charging separately for services that are actually a part of one single procedure
- Performing medically unnecessary services in order to bill
- Hidden charges
- Manipulation of billing codes
- Misrepresenting oneself as a licensed healthcare provider
- Deliberately billing for duplicate payment
- Overbilling
- Kickbacks or self-referrals
- “Upcoding”
- Billing for non covered services
- Incorrect reporting of diagnoses or procedures to maximize insurance reimbursement
- Charging separately for services that are actually a part of one single procedure
- Performing medically unnecessary services in order to bill
- Hidden charges
- Manipulation of billing codes
- Misrepresenting oneself as a licensed healthcare provider
Health Care Fraud Penalties in Louisiana
Health care fraud accusations and charges occur throughout the United States, and penalties can be severe, with long-lasting consequences.
- Criminal Sanctions – Criminal penalties this type of health care fraud can be significant, with legal consequences that involve prison time and/or fines. For Medicaid fraud in Louisiana, for example, convictions can lead to up to five years in prison and criminal fines as high as $20,000.
- Civil Fines – Additionally, there can be civil penalties for these charges, as well. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, may determine serious fines are warranted for those found guilty of health care fraud.
Understandably, it’s vital to consult with an experienced health care fraud defense attorney if you’re facing accusations or charges of this kind.
Capitelli & Wicker: Extensive Experience Against Health Care Fraud Charges
Our team of attorneys at Capitelli & Wicker represents doctors, nurses, home healthcare providers, chiropractors, clinics, hospitals, providers of medical equipment, pharmacies, medical billing companies, and others accused of health care fraud charges.
We have a track record of success in federal court, and we do not back down against prosecutors. Through investigations, negotiations, and trials, our attorneys fight for our clients and ensure that their best interests lead our strategies, which are precisely customized for each individual case that we handle.
No matter what department your case is being pursued by, we can pursue your best possible outcome with vigor and professionalism. The sooner you contact Capitelli & Wicker, the sooner we can start investigating your charges and building an effective defense of health care fraud charges.
Get in touch with us by calling us at 504-582-2425
Health Care Fraud Penalties in Louisiana
Health care fraud accusations and charges occur throughout the United States, and penalties can be severe, with long-lasting consequences.
- Criminal Sanctions – Criminal penalties this type of health care fraud can be significant, with legal consequences that involve prison time and/or fines. For Medicaid fraud in Louisiana, for example, convictions can lead to up to five years in prison and criminal fines as high as $20,000.
- Civil Fines – Additionally, there can be civil penalties for these charges, as well. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, may determine serious fines are warranted for those found guilty of health care fraud.
Understandably, it’s vital to consult with an experienced health care fraud defense attorney if you’re facing accusations or charges of this kind.
Extensive Experience Against Health Care Fraud Charges
Our team of attorneys at Capitelli & Wicker represents doctors, nurses, home healthcare providers, chiropractors, clinics, hospitals, providers of medical equipment, pharmacies, medical billing companies, and others accused of health care fraud charges.
We have a track record of success in federal court, and we do not back down against prosecutors. Through investigations, negotiations, and trials, our attorneys fight for our clients and ensure that their best interests lead our strategies, which are precisely customized for each individual case that we handle.
No matter what department your case is being pursued by, we can pursue your best possible outcome with vigor and professionalism. The sooner you contact Capitelli & Wicker, the sooner we can start investigating your charges and building an effective defense of health care fraud charges.
Get in touch with us by calling us at 504-582-2425
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- Baton Rouge
- Belle Chase
- Covington
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- Slidell
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Contact Capitelli & Wicker Health Care Fraud Defense Attorneys Today
Our team takes the time to understand the events that led up to your situation, and we are prepared to help you resolve it reasonably and in your best interests. We are defense advocates, and we go to work for you right away.
Contact our office to schedule a free confidential consultation about the health care fraud charges against you.
