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Decoding Annual Wellness Visits (AWV)

Decoding Annual Wellness Visits (AWV)

Medicare lays out clear guidelines for Annual Wellness Visits (AWV), including Personalized Prevention Plan Services (PPPS). There are a number of specific requirements of these visits in order to be eligible for reimbursement. Providers will develop a personalized...

Small Patients, Big Challenges: Using Modifier 63

Small Patients, Big Challenges: Using Modifier 63

This article delves into modifier 63, a key piece for dealing with the smallest patients, infants weighing less than 4 kg. Modifier 63 addresses the additional time, complexities, and challenges of treating infants under 4kg or about 8.8 pounds. To put this in...

Nuedexta: Laughter, Tears, & Off-Label Use

Nuedexta: Laughter, Tears, & Off-Label Use

Nuedexta, a drug marketed for Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA), a condition causing uncontrollable laughing or crying, finds itself under a cloud of controversy. According to the manufacturer[1]: “PBA is a medical condition that causes involuntary, sudden, and frequent...

Off-Label Use Of Adderall

Off-Label Use Of Adderall

  In this article, we discuss Adderall and its treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well concerns expressed by Federal agencies regarding Adderall drug shortages including a range of factors leading to such shortages such as off-label...

Transfixed by the SI Joint

Transfixed by the SI Joint

There has been a seismic change to the coding and reimbursement for sacroiliac (SI) joint procedures over the last few years – we’re “transfixed” on this hot topic. New and disruptive minimally invasive procedures and techniques have come onto the market since 2018-...

Learning About Lancets

Learning About Lancets

For those afflicted with diabetes, managing all the different devices and the disease may feel like a daunting task. Even more intimidating may be learning what devices are covered and how much is covered. There are many different ways to treat and monitor diabetes....

What You Should Know About LEQEMBI

What You Should Know About LEQEMBI

LEQEMBI is a newly approved drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. According to the FDA, “Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder affecting more than 6.5 million Americans that slowly...

Happy Hour at the Drip Bar?

Happy Hour at the Drip Bar?

Yes, there is a new bar in town and not the kind you think. They are known as IV Drip bars. You can get IV fluids at these trendy concierge IV Drip bars, in the comfort of your own home, at drip parties or almost any location nowadays with the mobile services. Many...