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Spinal Injection Billing & Coding: A Pain in the Neck?
Neck and back pain are a common problem in the US. According to a 2019 study by the CDC and the National Center for Health Statistics, 39.0% of adults reported experiencing back pain in the last 3...
Investing in Talent Pays Off, From Intern to FWA Investigator
Standing on the cusp of my final nursing semester, I felt uncertainty. Unlike my classmates, their futures neatly mapped out with dream hospital placements, I had no clear path. My previous clinical...
Sunshine on Demand: Phototherapy – A Brighter Future for Your Skin
“I am a better person when I have a tan!” We’ve all seen this meme on various social media sites and some of us may have used it as a clever way to suggest taking a vacation. Is there medical truth...
From Head to Toe, and Maybe Your Wallet Too: The All-Encompassing (and Expensive) World of Health Screenings
We all want to stay on top of our health, and regular checkups with a doctor are a great way to do that. But in our quest for early detection, have we fallen into the trap of too much testing? We’ve...
New Codes, BIG Smiles!
The American Dental Association (ADA) implemented a revised set of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes for 2024 [1], to reflect advancements in dental procedures and materials. These codes became...
DRG Deception? How DRG Abuse Inflates Sepsis Claims
Understanding Diagnosis Related Group billing (DRG) is crucial for ensuring fair and accurate payments for the care insurance companies provide coverage for. Let us break down what it means and how...