Effective billing and coding practices play a crucial role in the financial stability and operational efficiency of pain management practices. Pain management involves a wide range of procedures, interventions, and medications, each requiring specific coding. The...
As families look to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with their loved ones, federal health officials are calling the public’s attention to the risk of foodborne illnesses. Caused by improper food...
Thanksgivings is a blissful holiday season when people get together with family and friends to celebrate with a delicious feast. The turkey is a Thanksgiving staple and households across America...
Physicians need to provide detailed, specific clinical documentation to ensure accurately coded claims. Coding staff in medical billing companies use clinical documentation to assign the correct...
The change of seasons from summer to fall also brings changes to your health. Allergies are one of the most common illnesses that do the rounds during autumn or the fall season. During the fall,...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of staph bacteria that has become resistant to many common antibiotics such as methicillin, penicillin, oxacillin, and amoxicillin....
Halloween originated from the ancient Samhain Celtic festival and is celebrated each year on October 31. Halloween is the eve before All Saints’ Day, which is also referred to as All Hallows’ Eve or...
Vaping illnesses or lung diseases associated with e-cigarette use in the United States are evoking much concern among healthcare providers and public health officials. As of October 22, 2019, 1,604...
As a holistic therapy for various musculoskeletal conditions, the demand for chiropractic care is growing. Chiropractors use a range of manipulative techniques to reduce pain, improve function and...
Slip and fall injuries are quite common in the autumn season. Fall injuries are mainly due to fall leaves covering the ground, which makes it difficult to see the surface you’re walking on and thus...
Antimicrobial resistance (AR) is a global concern and among the five most important serious public health threats in the US, according to a January 2019 Contagion report. In fact, on its website,...