Vaccine codes, such as those for immunizations and related procedures, are subject to frequent updates, especially with the introduction of new vaccines or modifications in billing requirements. The American Medical Association (AMA) updated its CPT code set to...
As is the case in many countries across the world, the prevalence of mental health disorders in the U.S. has been rising over the years. According to Mental Health America, in 2017-2018, 19% of...
Regarded as one of the leading causes of death among both men and women in the United States, Coronary Artery disease (CAD) causes impaired blood flow in the arteries. Also called coronary heart...
Each year, October is observed as Healthy Lung Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about lung disease, the importance of protecting the lungs, and possible ways of avoiding lung...
Medical coding is the first stage in the medical billing process. It involves assigning standardized codes to diagnoses and medical procedures. One of the main challenges for healthcare...
A common, minimally-invasive surgical procedure, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a procedure used to remove sinus polyps and other types of abnormalities of the nose that cause...
The "sports physical," also referred to as a “preparticipation physical evaluation" is a type of physical exam that focuses on identifying conditions that may prevent an athlete from safely...
Regarded as a life-threatening condition, cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart is suddenly unable to supply enough blood to the vital organs of the body. This results in reduced blood pressure...
Physical therapy and occupational therapy aim at improving people’s ability to perform daily activities. While occupational therapists specialize in conditions affecting the elbow, wrist and hand,...
Medicare is federal health insurance provided to people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosi (ALS). Medicare...
Inflammation is the body’s normal response to illness and infection. Inflammatory diseases refer to disorders of the immune system that result in inflammation. Inflammation can be either acute or...
