Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care of Maryland, LLC
Cost Outlier
Billing over 3× the national median for specific procedure codes.
This provider bills $4,453.15 per claim for Q5003 (Injection, infliximab-dyyb, biosimilar, 10 mg), which is 25.0× the national median of $177.99.
Single-Code
Billing almost exclusively for 1-2 procedure codes despite high total volume.
Bills primarily for code Q5003 (1 unique codes).
Statistical flags are not proof of wrongdoing. Some entities (government agencies, home care programs) may legitimately bill at high rates. Hospitals, government entities, and large care organizations may legitimately bill at higher rates due to patient acuity, overhead costs, or specialized services. Read our methodology.
Red Flags Explained
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Each flag represents a statistical test that identified unusual billing patterns. Here's what each flag on this provider means in plain English:
Cost Outlier
Cost Outlier means this provider charges significantly more per claim than other providers billing the same procedure codes. This could indicate upcoding, inflated charges, or specialized services that justify higher costs.
Single-Code
Single-Code Billing means this provider bills almost exclusively for one or two procedure codes despite high total volume. Legitimate specialists may focus on specific codes, but extreme concentration can indicate a scheme billing repeatedly for the same service.
These flags are statistical indicators only. Many flagged providers have legitimate explanations for their billing patterns. Learn more about our methodology.
Compared to Hospice Care, Community Based Peers
Total spending distribution among 8 providers in this specialty
This provider's total spending of $84.9M is at the 50th percentile among 8 Hospice Care, Community Based providers.
Total Paid
$84.9M
$84,921,535
Total Claims
19K
Beneficiaries
13K
1.5 claims/patient
Avg Cost/Claim
$4K
🔍 Analysis
Provider Overview
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care of Maryland, LLC is a Hospice Care, Community Based provider based in Columbia, MD. From the 2018–2024 period, this provider received $84.9M in Medicaid payments across 19K claims.
Why This Matters
At $84.9M in Medicaid payments, this provider represents significant public healthcare spending. Understanding where these dollars go helps ensure the program serves those who need it most.
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