Digital E/M services allow US health systems to care for patients remotely. Several factors are fuelling the growth of remote patient monitoring and telemedicine, such as the aging population, patient demand, looming provider shortage, increase in chronic conditions,...
A common winter ailment, strep throat causes inflammation and pain in the throat. Caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria or Streptococcus pyogenes, the condition can affect people of all age groups. Also called Streptococcal pharyngitis, this condition is more...
Abruptio placentae refer to the premature separation (abruption) of the placenta from the uterine lining before childbirth. Regarded as a serious complication of pregnancy, the condition generally occurs in the third trimester of the pregnancy but can also occur any...
With temperatures turning cooler, individuals with pulmonary diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma face risk of exacerbation of their condition. As COPD and asthma have common features, differentiating them can be complicated,...
Physicians need to know and understand diagnosis codes to ensure proper reimbursement for claims. Practices and providers of coding and medical billing services are ready to implement the ICD-10 code updates that will come into effect in fiscal year 2020. These codes...
