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Experienced Protection Against Medicaid And Medicare Fraud Charges

Medicaid and Medicare fraud are considered white collar crimes – motivated by financial gain and committed through deceit. People accused of white collar crimes are often surprised to learn of the serious penalties these offenses carry, including possible fines, jail time and loss of a professional license.

If you have been accused of Medicaid or Medicare fraud, it is essential to begin building an effective defense immediately. The government has extensive resources to prosecute this type of claim. Our seasoned white collar crime defense lawyers at Rogers Sevastianos & Bante LLP can help level the playing field in your favor.

How Most Allegations Of Medicaid And Medicare Fraud Arise

Billing mistakes are a major cause of Medicaid and Medicare fraud investigations in St. Louis. The administrative portion of a practice can be challenging for physicians and smaller clinics. Business administration is not a focus of a medical professional’s education.

Interaction between health care providers and Medicare and Medicaid can be incredibly complex with constantly changing forms, rules and regulations. Gaining a full understanding of what a physician can and cannot do under these government programs can be increasingly challenging. Even with a trained administrator helping to manage this aspect of a medical practice, questions can still arise.

Billing Issues That Prompt Medicaid Or Medicare Fraud Investigations

Most Medicare and Medicaid fraud investigations in St. Louis are initiated because the government has reason to believe that a business or individual is requesting fraudulent reimbursements or practicing fraudulent billing methods. Issues commonly investigated include:

  • Phantom billing (billing for services that were never performed)
  • Charge inflation
  • Double billing for treatment, services or equipment
  • Upcoding for disorders, treatment, services or equipment
  • Overuse of equipment or services
  • Accepting or providing kickbacks
  • Billing for services or equipment that were medically unnecessary
  • Certifications for medically unnecessary services or supplies
  • Billing for services or equipment that were never ordered

Defenses For Medicaid And Medicare Fraud

  • Lack Of Evidence Defense – The government has an obligation to present concrete evidence that meets the standard “beyond a reasonable doubt” to prove any criminal allegations. Our experienced trial lawyers go over the evidence the government presents with a fine-toothed comb – inspecting, evaluating, and bringing its legitimacy into question.
  • Lack Of Criminal Intent Defense – It is the burden of the government to prove not only that you committed a crime, but also that you had criminal intent. This may be difficult for the government to prove, as many St. Louis Medicare and Medicaid fraud investigations are launched as the result of simple, honest mistakes on the part of health care providers.

Medicaid And Medicare Fraud Lawyers In St. Louis

Our legal team at Rogers Sevastianos & Bante LLP has a successful track record creating powerful defense strategies for clients that are accused of Medicaid fraud, Medicare fraud and a range of other white collar crimes. To begin with, we assist our clients by getting in touch with the government as soon as possible to lessen the chances of criminal charges being filed.

We work hard, contacting government agencies on your behalf to get answers to key questions, such as:

  • What prompted the investigation and what is it about?
  • Who is being investigated?
  • Which agencies are involved in the investigation?
  • Is it civil or criminal?
  • How can the matter be resolved?

Contact us as soon as possible after a fraud conviction so that we may start crafting your defensive strategy now. Call (314) 354-8484 to set up your free consultation today.