by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Mar 5, 2018 | Infographics, Resources
The U.S. is now experiencing a severe flu season and CDC officials reported 51.4 hospitalizations due to influenza per 100,000 people in the week ending January 27. Accurate documentation is important with regard to appropriate patient care as well as accurate...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Mar 1, 2018 | Infographics, Resources
Every year on January 1, the CPT is updated with new, revised and deleted codes. Medical billing and coding companies must be up to date with these changes, so that they can assist physician practices with on-time reimbursement. Inaccurate codes may result in denied...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Feb 28, 2018 | Infographics, Resources
Referred to as spinal arthrodesis, lumbar spinal fusion surgery aims at restricting spinal motion to relieve painful symptoms. The procedure is often recommended to treat and relieve symptoms of many back conditions such as degenerative disk disease (DDD),...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Feb 22, 2018 | Industry News, Resources
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic condition that causes tumors to form in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It has no known prevention or cure. The symptoms of this condition are best treated by an interdisciplinary team of specialists including neurosurgeon,...
by Outsource Strategies International | Posted: Feb 15, 2018 | Industry News, Resources
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is widely used to treat various chronic pain states. Implanted in the body, the spinal cord stimulator delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord which modify and prevent the pain signal from reaching the brain. SCS is covered by most...