CLINTON, Tenn. (WVLT) -- A Clinton woman has been charged with TennCare fraud after allegedly paying for a fraudulent prescription with TennCare benefits.

The Tennessee Office of the Inspector General says Stephanie L. Stringer, 30, posed as a nurse practitioner when she reportedly called-in a fake prescription for the painkiller Hydrocodone.

TennCare fraud is a Class E felony, and String could spend as much as two years in prison if she's convicted.

TennCare fraud can be reported to the state by calling 1-800-433-3982 or by going to www.tncarefraud.tennessee.gov.