Re: It's not about lying, guys-rest easy

[Guest guest]

Never meant to question your honesty or intent. Was more concerned

about what might be done on your behalf without your knowledge, but

for which you might be held accountable.

When I was at JRI, and even when I was first asking about how to

approach CIGNA, Chuck told me that they coded it as a THR, but

including a clause that, at the surgeon's discretion, the

investigational device might be used. That's certainly the way it

seems it ought to be done.

Everybody we encounter should be as up front as they appear to be.

Alan

> Alan,

> To be honest, the reason I was concerned enough to ask Chuck

> about the possible " deception " involved with he coding was to be

> sure that I didn't end up with the bill after they got " caught " . As

> well, I wouldn't be comfortable being a thief, even if it was a

> stinking insurance company that I was hornswaggling.