Medical coding is more than just assigning numbers—it’s about precision, ethics, and compliance to protect patients and ensure fair billing. With evolving CPT updates, AI integration, and complex ...
Medical coders often walk a fine line between meeting employer demands and upholding ethical standards. When pressured to miscode for higher reimbursement, the stakes include legal risk, professional ...
Jonathan Morris, MD, a physician and practice owner in Columbia, Mo., was indicted April 8 on 23 counts of healthcare fraud and 15 counts of illegally prescribing controlled substances. From at least ...
Allstate filed a federal lawsuit on April 17 alleging Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners, and nine of its Florida subsidiaries conducted a coordinated scheme to defraud the payer of millions of ...