It is important for coders to be familiar with medications. Sometimes a coder might need to query the physician if they see a medication and no diagnosis that corresponds to the usual use of the medic
It is important for coders to be familiar with medications. Sometimes a coder might need to query the physician if they see a medication and no diagnosis that corresponds to the usual use of the medication. For your initial post, select a body body system (ex. circulatory, reproductive, respiratory, etc) and research FIVE common medications […]
Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman, has had a history of intermittent pleuritic chest pain and joint pain for the past several years. Recently, she went to her physician because she noticed that an e
Ms. X, a 32-year-old Hispanic woman, has had a history of intermittent pleuritic chest pain and joint pain for the past several years. Recently, she went to her physician because she noticed that an erythematous, butterfly-shaped rash had appeared on her face. Further lab tests indicated protein in her urine. Her blood test indicated the […]
You are a family nurse practitioner employed in a busy primary care office. The providers in the group include one physician and three nurse practitioners. The back office staff includes eight medical
You are a family nurse practitioner employed in a busy primary care office. The providers in the group include one physician and three nurse practitioners. The back office staff includes eight medical assistants who assist with patient care as well as filing, answering calls from patients, processing laboratory results and taking prescription renewal requests from patients and […]
Dr. Pearson has recently been hired into the Central City Internal Medicine Group as its fifth physician. He has recently completed his residency and is eager to enter private practice. Dr. Pearson is
Dr. Pearson has recently been hired into the Central City Internal Medicine Group as its fifth physician. He has recently completed his residency and is eager to enter private practice. Dr. Pearson is introduced to Meredith and Dawn, two members of the billing staff for the practice. Unbeknownst to Dr. Pearson, Meredith financially assists the […]
Physician Deficiency Analysis and Report Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the Health Information Management Department Suspension Policy and Procedure for Delinquent Medical Records (L
Physician Deficiency Analysis and Report Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the Health Information Management Department Suspension Policy and Procedure for Delinquent Medical Records (Links to an external site.) and Health Information Management Suspension of Admitting Privileges (Links to an external site.) webpages. In this assignment, students will: Review the provided Hilltop Community Hospital Incomplete Health Records Download Hilltop Community Hospital Incomplete […]
Assignment 1: Prescribing for Children and Adolescents Off-label prescribing is when a physician gives you a drug that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved to treat a condition
Assignment 1: Prescribing for Children and Adolescents Off-label prescribing is when a physician gives you a drug that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved to treat a condition different than your condition. This practice is legal and common. In fact, one in five prescriptions written today are for off-label use. —Agency for […]
Assignment 1: Prescribing for Children and Adolescents Off-label prescribing is when a physician gives you a drug that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved to treat a condition dif
Assignment 1: Prescribing for Children and Adolescents Off-label prescribing is when a physician gives you a drug that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved to treat a condition different than your condition. This practice is legal and common. In fact, one in five prescriptions written today are for off-label use. —Agency for […]
Please answer the following questions. 1). Why is the Darling case described as a benchmark case? 2). What, if any, sanctions should be imposed upon an on-call physician who fails to respond to such a
Please answer the following questions. 1). Why is the Darling case described as a benchmark case? 2). What, if any, sanctions should be imposed upon an on-call physician who fails to respond to such a call when requested? 3). Describe two malpractice risks for surgeons. 4). Briefly describe how practicing effective communication skills may help […]
Privacy and Security The HIPAA privacy and security rules provide federal protection for individually identifiable health information. Consider a physician practice that is transitioning from being
Privacy and Security The HIPAA privacy and security rules provide federal protection for individually identifiable health information. Consider a physician practice that is transitioning from being paper based to electronic medical records. The receptionist area contains both hanging folders and the desktop computer on which the practice management system runs. During the transition, a patient’s […]
Your friend Jessica calls to tell you she went to see her family physician and he recommended she have a colonoscopy. Jessica tells you she doesn’t know what a colonoscopy is and she was too afraid to
Your friend Jessica calls to tell you she went to see her family physician and he recommended she have a colonoscopy. Jessica tells you she doesn’t know what a colonoscopy is and she was too afraid to ask the doctor. She asks you to explain it to her. 2. Initial Post: Create a new thread and […]
