If you happen to experience swelling and well-localized pain in the knee, which is made worse by twisting or squatting motions, then it must be a symptom of a torn meniscus. A meniscus (also called menisci) is a C-shaped band of cartilage (between the femur and the...
Allergy season is here. Spring allergies are typically triggered by pollen and often continue into the summer. Physicians’ practices are busy dealing with patients complaining of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) symptoms such as watery eyes, stuffy nose, sneezing fits,...
CPT modifiers inform payers about the distinct services and procedures physicians perform. Outsourcing medical billing to an expert would ensure correct coding of claims using the right modifier. In fact, getting paid for procedures can become more complicated if CPT...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) refers to the painful condition caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway in the wrist and goes into the hand. The carpal tunnel protects the median nerve...
Spondylosis is a degenerative condition that may cause potential loss of normal spine structure and function. Also called spinal osteoarthritis, this condition causes changes in the spine such as bone spurs and degenerating intervertebral discs between the vertebrae....
