LEIE: Definition and Healthcare Context
Full name: List of Excluded Individuals/Entities
The List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) is a database maintained by the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) of individuals and entities barred from participation in federal health care programs. OIG publishes a monthly bulk CSV. Fonteum's loaded release was dated May 8, 2026 when checked July 12, so consequential status must be confirmed at OIG.
How it’s used
- OIG LEIE (oig-leie): Fonteum's loaded bulk release was dated May 8, 2026 when checked July 12; OIG publishes newer files on its own schedule. NPI matching is available only where the record supplies an NPI.
- CMS NPPES NPI Registry: NPPES records are cross-referenced against the LEIE to flag excluded providers in Fonteum's provider data graph.
- CMS PECOS Medicare Provider Enrollment: PECOS enrollment revocations often follow OIG LEIE exclusion actions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the LEIE?
- The LEIE (List of Excluded Individuals/Entities) is the OIG's database of individuals and organizations barred from participating in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs.
- How often is the LEIE updated?
- The LEIE is updated monthly by the HHS Office of Inspector General and is available as a free bulk CSV download.
- What happens if an employer hires someone on the LEIE?
- Organizations that employ or contract with excluded individuals may face civil monetary penalties of up to $10,000 per item or service provided by the excluded party.
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