ICD-10 Coding Primer for Otolaryngologists

If you are a physician... you probably already know what I am talking about... ICD is the " International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems " used by physicians to code a given medical problem whenever a patient sees a doctor. This "code" is what is submitted to insurance companies along with medical charges. Periodically, ICD undergoes an update and in the United States, it is about to undergo a MAJOR update come October 1, 2013 to ver…

12/19/2010 0

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New Webpage on How to Give Allergy Shots Properly

A new webpage has been created describing how to administer allergy shots correctly. Often, patients are not able to get their weekly injections at the allergy office and as such, have their shots given at a more conveniently located medical office. However, many medical offices are not completely familiar with how to give allergy shots since it is administered differently than most vaccines. Incorrect administration increases the risk of anaphylaxis which everyone wants to avoid. This webp…

2/28/2008 0

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