Medical necessity is defined as services that are reasonable and necessary for diagnosis or treatment of an illness or injury, or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member and are not excluded under another provision of the Medicare Program.

Unfortunately, we have many practices trying to slide under the radar the experimental and/or investigational services that are considered not medically necessary or a covered benefit under most payers. Terry discusses the ins and outs of this practices and how to make sure you are not falling into a false claim trap.

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