Modifiers are used in medical billing for identifying procedures that have been altered, without changing the core meaning of the code(s) submitted. Proper modifier use is crucial in claims submitted for chiropractic treatment. Many providers leverage chiropractic...
Knee buckling or knee giving away refers to the sensation of the knee twisting or giving way when doing basic activities or during sports or dance. It is a symptom of knee instability and the...
Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive type of skin cancer. MCC usually develops as a painless, firm bump that can be red-purple or skin-colored and is typically detected when it begins...
A recent report from Research Nester highlights Managed Outsource Solutions as one of the key players in the United States (U.S.) medical coding market. Outsource Strategies International (OSI), a...
Aging and related health problems can make the elderly population vulnerable to different types of dental issues. Maintaining good oral hygiene is difficult in older adults. Inadequate dental...
World Blood Donor’s Day is observed to remind us the donating blood can make a big difference in somebody’s life. Donated blood goes through several steps before it is ready for transfusion in a...
Nuclear medicine is a part of radiology specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive tracers or radiopharmaceuticals to assess bodily functions, and to diagnose and treat disease. This nuclear...
As discussed in our last blog, cycling provides great benefits and is a great exercise to stay fit. However, cycle riders may have to face injuries and pain as well. Cycling injuries are mainly...
Regarded as a common medical procedure performed for cervical insufficiency or incompetence, cervical cerclage (also called cervical stitch) holds the cervix closed during pregnancy. Typically, the...
Dyspnea refers to shortness of breath. It is a common symptom for many health issues reported in general practice and in hospital emergency rooms and can be a sign of a life-threatening condition....
The opioid crisis has reached devastating proportions in the U.S., leading the government to declare it a national emergency. Latest data suggest that the number of deaths due to opioid misuse...
