32 CFR §200.320

1. (a)It should be considered a mitigating circumstance if all the items, services, or violations included in the action brought under this part were of the same type and occurred within a short period of time; there were few such items, services, or violations; and the total amount claimed or requested for such items or services was less than $5,000.
2. (b)Aggravating circumstances include—
   1. (1)The violations were of several types or occurred over a lengthy period of time;
   2. (2)There were many such items, services, or violations (or the nature and circumstances indicate a pattern of claims or requests for payment for such items or services or a pattern of violations);
   3. (3)The amount claimed or requested for such items or services or the amount of the remuneration was $50,000 or more; or
   4. (4)The violation resulted, or could have resulted, in harm to the patient, a premature discharge, or a need for additional services or subsequent hospital admission.