Regulation Number: CSL-RGB-035. Fraudulent Billing.
035.1. Billing Accuracy:
- CSL Therapists shall ensure that all billing, invoicing, and financial transactions related to their services are accurate, transparent, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
035.2. Service Representation:
- CSL Therapists shall accurately represent the services provided in all billing and financial transactions. Billing shall reflect the actual level and extent of care delivered to clients.
035.3. Avoiding Exaggeration:
- CSL Therapists shall refrain from exaggerating the level of care provided or the benefits of their services in billing, marketing materials, or any financial transactions.
035.4. Ethical Billing Practices:
- CSL Therapists shall adhere to ethical billing practices, which include not billing for services that were not provided, falsifying records, or engaging in any fraudulent billing practices.
035.5. Transparency and Disclosure:
- CSL Therapists shall provide clients with clear and transparent billing information, including itemized invoices that detail the services rendered and associated charges.
035.6. Compliance with Regulations:
- CSL Therapists shall comply with all relevant billing regulations, including those established by CSL Therapy and any applicable local, state, and federal laws.
035.7. Reporting Suspected Fraud:
- CSL Therapists who become aware of any suspected fraudulent billing activities, whether within their own practice or within CSL Therapy, shall promptly report such suspicions to CSL Therapy’s regulatory authorities.
Failure to comply with this Patient Privacy/Confidentiality & Public safety regulation may result in disciplinary actions by CSL Therapy, including but not limited to certification or licensure suspension or revocation, dismissal fines, and incarceration in accordance with CSL Therapy’s disciplinary policies and procedures.
This regulation shall be effective as of [September 18, 2023] and shall remain in effect until revised or updated by CSL Therapy.
