Audit of Observation Service Billing by Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, October 1, 1996 through September

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of Inspector General Office of Audit Services 1100 Commerce, Room 6B6 Dallas, Texas 75242 June 10, 2002 Common Identification Number: A-06-01-00087 Ronnie D. McCormick, Regional Director Provider Audit and Reimbursement TrailBlazer Health Enterprises, LLC Executive Center III 8330 LBJ Freeway Dallas, Texas 75243-1213 Dear Mr. McCormick: Enclosed are two copies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audit Services’ (OAS) report entitled “Audit of Observation Service Billing by Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.” The audit period covered claims with dates of service from October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1999. A copy of this report will be forwarded to the action official noted below for his review and any action deemed necessary. Final determination as to actions taken on all matters reported will be made by the HHS action official named below. We request that you respond to the HHS action official within 30 days from the date of this letter. Your response should present any comments or additional information that you believe may have a bearing on the final determination. In accordance with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552, as amended by Public Law 104-231), OIG, OAS reports issued to the Department’s grantees and contractors are made available to members of the press and general public ...