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Legal & Exclusions API
OIG LEIE healthcare exclusion screening and verification
https://api.compliancegrid.ai/v1/legal
3 endpoints
~45ms avg response
Overview
The Legal & Exclusions API provides screening against the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Healthcare organizations must check providers, employees, and contractors against the LEIE before hiring, contracting, or credentialing. Search by last name, first name, business name, NPI, state, or exclusion type. Quick NPI exclusion check endpoint for fast verification.
Key Features
OIG LEIE search by name, business name, NPI, state, or exclusion type
Quick NPI exclusion check — fast yes/no verification for a single NPI
Exclusion details: type (mandatory/permissive), date, specialty, and reinstatement info
Supports both individual and entity exclusion searches
Monthly OIG LEIE data updates in production
Exclusion type codes: 1128(a)(1-4) mandatory, 1128(b) permissive
Endpoints
GET
/v1/legal/oig/searchPOST
/v1/legal/oig/searchGET
/v1/legal/oig/check/:npiQuick Example
legal-example.ts
// Check if a provider is excluded
const check = await fetch(
"https://api.compliancegrid.ai/v1/legal/oig/check/1234567890",
{ headers: { "Authorization": "Bearer " + process.env.CG_TOKEN } }
);
const result = await check.json();
console.log(result.excluded); // true
console.log(result.exclusion.exclusionType); // "1128(a)(1)"
console.log(result.exclusion.general); // "Physician"
// Search by last name in a state
const search = await fetch(
"https://api.compliancegrid.ai/v1/legal/oig/search?lastName=smith&state=TX",
{ headers: { "Authorization": "Bearer " + process.env.CG_TOKEN } }
);
const data = await search.json();
console.log(data.totalResults);Sample Response
response.json
{
"success": true,
"npi": "1234567890",
"excluded": true,
"exclusion": {
"lastName": "SMITH",
"firstName": "JOHN",
"general": "Physician",
"specialty": "Internal Medicine",
"npi": "1234567890",
"city": "HOUSTON",
"state": "TX",
"exclusionType": "1128(a)(1)",
"exclusionDate": "20200115"
},
"dataSource": {
"name": "OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)"
}
}