A chronic, lifelong condition, cardiomyopathy refers to a progressive disease of the myocardium or heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. The condition can make the heart chambers to become enlarged, stretched and...
Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the active tissues of the brain. The condition can typically develop due to a direct brain infection from a virus, bacteria or fungus. It can also occur when the immune system responds to past infection or when the body’s...
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) defines speech-language therapy (SLP) as “Treatment to regain and strengthen speech skills”. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), an estimated 1 in 12 children in the U.S....
The American Medical Association (AMA) has released CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code and Guideline Changes that will go into effect January 1, 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) services include office visits, hospital visits, home services, and preventive...
Regarded as a serious immune disorder, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) occurs when the blood in the body doesn’t clot quickly as the body has low levels of platelets – the cells that help blood clot. Formerly known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, the...
