Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American women. Reports from the American Cancer Society (ACS) (2015 statistics),point out that about 231,840 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in women and about 40,290 women will die from...
Coding for Kidney Transplantation – An Overview
Kidney transplantation is an effective treatment for people with kidney disease, especially end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that occurs when the kidneys do not function any more at a level that is necessary for day-to-day activities. This treatment involves removing a...
HHS Releases New Rules for Meaningful Use Stage 3 of the Incentive Program
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) recently announced the release of the proposed rules for "Stage 3 of the Meaningful Use...
No Cardiac Stress Tests for Low Risk Adults – ACP Advises
In their new guidelines, the American College of Physicians (ACP) advises that adults who are at lower risk for heart disease need not undergo screening tests such as EKGs and other cardiac stress tests. Cardiac screening tests help physicians identify whether their...
Indian Hospitals Providing Quality Health Care at a Fraction of U.S. Prices
It has been established beyond doubt that the health care in the U.S. is the most expensive in the world at 8.508 per capita. Implementing the Affordable Care Act will be meaningless unless the U.S. finds ways to reduce overwhelming health care costs without...
ACP Releases Wiser Cancer Screening Techniques
Regular screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers early, when they are most likely to be curable. However, screening strategies vary in intensity and value. Many people have a lack of understanding about the trade-offs of screening. Studies report...
Medical Coding for Burns in the Emergency Department
It is very important to remain very cautious when coding for burns in an emergency setting. This is mainly because the medical coding rules and regulations for burn care are complex, are subject to change often and errors can cause big revenue loss to your practice....
Remote CV Imaging and Tele – Consultation to Improve Diagnosis
Cardiovascular imaging plays an essential role in the practice of cardiology. Technological advancements in ultrasound imaging have allowed the miniaturization of ultrasound units, making them portable enough to be carried to remote communities. Echocardiography...
OASIS-C Documentation of Surgical Wounds for Medicare Reimbursement
With the advancements in post-operative care management, there is a significant rise in the number of hospital discharges to home healthcare for patients with infected wounds after surgery. Home care facilities provide cost-effective as well as efficient services to...
Coding for Nasal/Sinus Endoscopic Surgery at Outpatient Facility
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is recommended and commonly performed for infectious and inflammatory sinus disease. The patients must have documented rhinosinusitis, and the surgery is recommended on the basis of a thorough history and a complete physical...