by | Apr 26, 2019 | Blog, On the lighter side
What is a cardiologist, and what does a cardiologist do? Is it a doctor who hands out cards?
No, not exactly.
Okay, NO, not at all!
The truth is, a cardiologist is a physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease and…What is a cardiologist, and what does a cardiologist do? Is it a doctor who hands out cards? No, not exactly. Okay, NO, not at all! The truth is, a cardiologist is a physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease...
by | Mar 22, 2019 | Blog, Medical Challenges, Medical Terminology
Which of these medical terms refers to muscle pain including a dull aching sensation in the muscle?
Cephalgia
Myalgia
Neuralgia
Arthralgia
Answer:
B. Myalgia
Myalgia is tenderness or pain in the muscles; my/o means muscle; -algia means pain and suffering. …Which of these medical terms refers to muscle pain including a dull aching sensation in the muscle? Cephalgia Myalgia Neuralgia Arthralgia Answer: B. Myalgia Myalgia is tenderness or pain in the muscles; my/o means muscle; -algia means pain and...
by | Mar 14, 2019 | Blog, CPT, Name That Code, Surgery - Nervous System
Knowing the correct CPT code for a neurostimulator procedure can be tricky if you don’t know the staged procedures and temporary vs. permanent placement. Follow along and I’ll explain sacral neuromodulation /stimulation coding for this scenario. 
Question: A female…Knowing the correct CPT code for a neurostimulator procedure can be tricky if you don’t know the staged procedures and temporary vs. permanent placement. Follow along and I’ll explain sacral neuromodulation /stimulation coding for this scenario. ...
Parkinsons’ Disease…Parkinson’s disease (PD) and essential tremor (ET) are both movement disorders, with essential tremor being about eight times more common than Parkinson’s disease. Although they are similar disorders, there are many differences between Parkinson’s disease and...
What Is Interstitial Cystitis?
Interstitial cystitis (IC), otherwise known as painful bladder syndrome (PBS),…In this post, you will learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of interstitial cystitis (IC). Also included are some IC-specific ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes. What Is Interstitial Cystitis? Interstitial cystitis (IC), otherwise known as painful...