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Originally Posted by Jeff Niceswanger
I don't want to hijack your poll. But I keep hearing about this "real numbers thing " Sue is retired as a coding manager and office manager for several doctors and surgeons. What you are implying is FRAUD! Diagnosis can’t just be dreamed up. Someone has to pay the bill, and they want to pay as little as possible. Those responsible for false claims can be sued by the insurance companies, or private families. Hospitals, nursing homes etc. risk loosing Medicare as a client, as their privileges will be suspended if caught. Yes if there is doubt I'm sure they will be pushing pneumonia as covid (it pays more) . But if diagnosis is in doubt it will be disputed and it better not be fragrant.
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fraud ,, really!!!! just searching for the truth but after reading your post a few times ,, sounds like your not sure your self ,, i am looking out side my area that's all ,,but thanks for the reply ,,gmonde
edit::: as i said i am not downplaying the situation,nor i am not invincible from this ,, (i could be the next one on a ventilator next),,but in fact finding post