Produced when the body is exposed to sunlight, Vitamin D is necessary to absorb calcium and phosphorus needed to maintain bone strength. As every cell in the body had Vitamin D receptors, it plays a key role in important functions such as cell growth modulation,...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes that “Focusing on preventing disease and illness before they occur will create healthier homes, workplaces, schools and communities so that people can live long and productive lives and reduce their...
ICD-10 coding is complex and many physician practices make use of medical coding services to report the right diagnostic codes for various medical conditions. Ohio physicians will now have to report ICD-10 codes on prescriptions for controlled substances. On July 28,...
Electronic health records (EHRs) offer many benefits, but are not without flaws. Many studies have shown how physicians have problems with EHR data entry and the copy-paste function. A recent report from Practice Management Institute (PMI) says that the use of EHR...
Diabetes can lead to a wide variety of health complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, stroke, kidney disease, and vision loss. Diabetes is one of the most common conditions that primary care physicians treat and most providers rely on medical coding...