by Kristi Pollard | Nov 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
FAQs About the CIRCC® Exam: Is it Right for You? A lot of coding professionals are looking to level up by adding a specialty certification and according to the AAPC, the Certified Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Coder® (CIRCC®) is one of the top earning coding...
by Deanna Upston | Sep 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) or wound vac coding has been an area that generates a lot of questions and confusion. These codes are widely used and have a specific purpose. So, let’s take some time to discuss exactly what NPWT is, break down the four code...
by Kristi Pollard | Aug 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
The buzz about social determinants of health (SDOH) has been making the rounds for several years now as experts understand more about how the environments in which people live affect their health and quality-of-life risks and outcomes. Healthy People 2030 is a...
by Terri Reid | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the most difficult and misunderstood diagnostic coding types is that of a wound care clinic. Often managers lump these types of charts into clinic coding and expect productivity to be just as high. Ask any wound care coder and they’ll tell you that a wound...
by Mary Bort | Jun 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Q: Would you please explain the difference between a hemiarthroplasty and prosthetic replacement?A: A hemi would only be one component, whereas a total would be two components. Q: Please provide your reference for your measurements. The AMA stated measurements...
by Kristi Pollard | Jun 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), also commonly known as peripheral artery disease (PAD), is a generic term for any progressive disease affecting the noncardiac circulation. PVD can have various causes, including narrowing (stenosis), occlusion, or spasm. The...
