A former nurse is now facing prison time after being convicted of negligent homicide and impaired adult abuse for a medical error that led to a patient’s death.
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, describes the difference between an implant and a foreign body removal and outlines CPT coding for these procedures.
Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, unpacks local and national medical necessity standards and best practices for avoiding denials due to inadequate documentation.
