Handron v. Sebelius, Civil No. 08-3119; U.S. District Court (DNJ); opinion by Kugler, U.S.D.J.; filed October 27, 2009. DDS No. 22-7-5757 [18 pp.]

Eastern Benefits Integrity Center, a contractor of the Department of Health and Human Services, sent Dr. John D. Handron a demand letter asserting a Medicare overpayment of $604,038. The letter alleged that Handron’s psychotherapy and diagnostic testing services did not comply with the documentation, level of care and medical necessity requirements for payment under the Medicare program.