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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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In Colorado our numbers dropped a bunch last week after they revised the cases from died “with“ Covid or from covid. 15-20%..If in doubt check it out .