Telehealth became a mainstay during the pandemic, allowing providers and patients to stay connected when socialization restrictions were in place. In 2025, Medicare’s pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities have been extended and will stay in place unless changes are...
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...
Early intervention provides infants and toddlers with development delays the support they need to make progress and reach their developmental milestones. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Speech therapy and audiology services delivered via telehealth platforms – referred to as telepractice services by The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) – allows patients to safely...
A colon polyp is a growth that forms on the lining of the colon (large intestine) or rectum. Colon polyps are usually harmless, but can develop into colon cancer. There are many types of polyps and...
With the need for comprehensive anatomical specificity both in the documentation and codes, the prevalence of multiple comorbidities, and the advances in technology, cardiovascular coding can be...
Seasonal changes can affect a person’s mood and behavior. Spring fever is term used to describe the physical and psychological signs and effects associated with the arrival of longer sunny days....
Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes are the most common professional services that a medical billing and coding company helps physicians report on claims. The rules for documenting these services...
Spring is not only a time to return to outdoor activities, it can also cause certain ailments. To enjoy spring, it is important to be prepared for potential illnesses and health problems. Spring...
As people age, their body undergoes several changes. In certain cases, parts of the body may wear down even without a direct instance of injury, leading to severe structural changes that cause pain....
