Not only can medical billing fraud get you into trouble with the insurance companies, but it can also lead to federal scrutiny. Insurance fraud is a federal offense, and allegations of intentionally overbilling the insurance companies can potentially lead to criminal charges. Dentists and dental practices accused of insurance fraud will often find their Medicaid, Medicare Advantage (Part C), and other federal program billings being scrutinized as well, and what started out as a “routine” re-examination of your practice’s sleep apnea implant therapy insurance billings could quickly spiral into a full-blown federal investigation targeting alleged violations of the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and various other federal laws.