One of the most common birth defects, cleft lip and cleft palate occur when the facial structures of an unborn baby do not form properly during pregnancy. Also called “orofacial clefts, these defects involve openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the...
Peripheral vascular diseases are conditions affecting the circulatory system, or system of blood vessels. These range from diseases of the arteries, veins and lymph vessels to blood disorders that affect circulation. These disorders affect blood flow through the...
Prior authorization (PA) — also referred to as preauthorization, preapproval and precertification — is a tool that is health insurance companies use to ensure patients receive treatments and medications that are medically necessary, appropriate, safe, and...
According to oxhp.com, epilepsy is commonly found and 10% of Americans have at least one seizure in their lifetime. This neurological condition is characterized by two or more unprovoked seizures. Seizures are unpredictable and it is difficult for health care...
The complexity in billing and coding pain management is increasing each year. As millions of people in the U.S are dealing with severe and ongoing pain, new pain management techniques are gaining medical attention. Payers and regulators are keeping a closer watch on...
