Roundtable Discussion on Skin Substitutes: Avoiding Audit Risks 

Adrianne Ross, DPM, J. Kevin West , Esq., Andrew Alder , Esq.

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

• Identify common audit triggers and documentation deficiencies associated with the use of skin substitutes

• Apply best practices for compliant documentation, coding, and medical necessity to support appropriate utilization

• Evaluate real-world case scenarios to develop strategies for minimizing audit risk and improving defensibility in clinical practice

Components

• This course provides for 0.8 CME
• Estimated time to complete the activity - The program will take approximately 50 minutes to complete
• The course was originally released in 2026
• There is a post assessment quiz and a survey at the end of the event. A score of 76% or better is required to pass the course

Course Staff

About the Speaker

Adrianne Ross , DPM

Dr. Adrianne Ross is a graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and attended the Western Pennsylvania Hospital for surgical residency. She then completed a one-year fellowship in trauma and reconstructive surgery at the Jewish/University of Louisville Medical Center. She is originally from Ohio by way of Great Britain. Currently, she practices in Atlanta, Georgia and serves as faculty for Emory Dekalb Podiatric Surgical Residency. She is the immediate past president of the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association and serves as Chair of Department of Podiatry and Department of Orthopedics at Emory Decatur Hospital. Dr. Ross publishes, lectures, and enjoys a surgical emphasis on lower extremity skin and muscle flaps for complex wound closures, as well as peripheral nerve reconstruction techniques.

About the Speaker

J. Kevin West , Esq.

Kevin West is a shareholder in the regional law firm of Parsons Behle & Latimer. Kevin specializes in healthcare law, his area of practice for nearly 41 years. He has represented healthcare providers of all specialties, but in particular podiatric physicians, in numerous coding and billing audits, licensure discipline and other government investigations. He is a nationally recognized speaker and writer on healthcare regulatory issues, including Medicare and HIPAA. Kevin has been involved with PICA’s Administrative Defense Coverage (ADC) since it was first introduced in 1999. He currently serves as PICA’s national counsel for ADC matters.

About the Speaker

Andrew Alder , Esq.

Andrew Alder is a shareholder and skilled litigator who focuses his practice in healthcare law, representing medical providers in medical malpractice lawsuits, federal and state audits and investigations and licensure board disciplinary matters. He advises medical providers and entities on issues regarding HIPAA compliance, employment contracts, joint enterprise arrangements, and the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. He also handles litigation in other areas, including employment and commercial litigation.

Cost of Course

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