Hemarthrosis is a condition that occurs as a result of bleeding into a joint cavity. Blood vessels inside the joint are damaged and bleed. The blood then collects in the joint space. Joints, also called articulations, are the connections between two bones that allow...
A hospital-acquired condition (HAC) refers to a condition that affects a patient during a stay in a hospital or medical facility. Healthcare-acquired conditions (HCAC) should be reported only if they occur in an inpatient acute care hospital. Healthcare-acquired...
Urology medical billing is complex, with ever-changing codes and guidelines. Outsourcing medical billing to a company with expertise in urology medical billing is the best option for practices to submit accurate claims for maximum reimbursement. In 2019, there are...
Hypertension (HTN), also known as high blood pressure (HBP) is a common condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is constantly elevated. Generally, blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to...
Bronchospasm occurs when the muscles that line the airways (bronchi) in your lungs tighten and contract. When these muscles tighten, your airways narrow, and cause difficulty in breathing along with frequent coughing and wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound)....