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....
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...
Unwrapping the Global Surgery Mystery

Unwrapping the Global Surgery Mystery

So many questions to answer, What is the Global Surgery Package? What services are included in it? What services can be billed separately during the global days? Let’s break it down. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), Medicare established a...
Are You Over X-rayed?

Are You Over X-rayed?

Ever think about all of the things you do that expose you to radiation?   Depending on where you live just based on altitude alone you are exposed to more radiation.  Radiation also comes from minerals in the ground, Radon in your home, flying on a plane, and more. ...