While everyone is exposed to natural background radiation, workers may also be exposed to ionizing radiation in workplaces with radiation sources. These radiation sources can pose a health risk to workers if not properly controlled.
“A friend of mine is encouraging me to change how I bill for my Lapidus bunionectomy. I typically bill this using CPT code 28297. I am being told that I should think about billing this “alternatively” as: 1) CPT 28740 2) CPT 28292 Thoughts on this?”
OSHA has announced citations to over 140 health care providers for failing to properly protect their employees with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
For the full list visit the OSHA Website https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/national/10092020
