by Karen Weintraub | May 9, 2023 | Blog
What is an HCC? An HCC is a Hierarchical Condition Category which is used to calculate risk scores that may predict the future cost of healthcare for enrollees. HCCs were implemented by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and have been adopted by Medicare...
by Karen Weintraub | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog
What is Scaling and Planing? Scaling is the process of removing plaque and tarter from below the gumline. Planing (Root Planing or Curettage) is when the patient’s tooth root is smoothed out which helps the gums to reattach to the tooth. [1] Patients exhibiting...
by Karen Weintraub | Feb 14, 2023 | Blog
Ever have a commercial jingle stuck in your ahead? If you haven’t heard the Ozempic jingle feel free to listen here. Manufactured by Novo Nordisk, Ozempic is prescribed to patients to treat Type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Novo...
by Karen Weintraub | Jan 10, 2023 | Blog
What is Crisis Psychotherapy? Crisis Psychotherapy is a session that occurs between the provider and the patient due to a life-threatening or highly complex issue that requires immediate attention.[1] According to the coding guidelines, “Psychotherapy for crisis is an...
by Karen Weintraub | Dec 30, 2022 | Events
Healthcare Fraud Shield Industry-Wide Webinar** – January 31, 2024. Cinderella Surgery: A Fairytale for your Feet** Healthcare Payment & Revenue Integrity Congress South* – February 7-8, 2024. Healthcare Payment & Revenue Integrity Congress South...
