Understanding ICD-10 Codes for the Complex Linking of Diabetes with Hypertension, CKD, and Neuropathy
Diabetes, a pervasive chronic disease, often coexists with other conditions like hypertension, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and neuropathy. These disorders significantly complicate patient care and clinical management, requiring precise coding for accurate diagnosis documentation and optimal reimbursement. Understanding the interrelationships of these conditions and the appropriate use of ICD-10 codes (International Classification of Diseases, 10th […]
Will the FDA Regulation of Lab-Developed Tests Affect In-Office Testing for Clinics
With the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Laboratory-Developed Tests (LDTs) are now classified as medical devices, bringing them under the same rigorous standards as commercial tests. This regulatory shift is expected to have substantial repercussions for in-office clinic testing, with profound implications for healthcare providers and patient care. The Impact on In-Office […]
How to Create Your Own CPT Code for Your Practice
Watch as a YouTube short! Doctors and healthcare workers use special codes (CPT codes) to describe their services. These codes help streamline billing processes and increase accuracy, making them a primary language used in the medical industry. To ensure healthcare reflects cutting-edge advancements, the CPT Editorial Panel regularly revises the CPT code set, aligning it […]
How the New FDA Ruling Will Effect Lab-Developed Tests
Find this on YouTube~! A long-awaited decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that went into effect in April 2024 aims to standardize the regulatory framework for laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), ensuring patient safety and test effectiveness. Here are some examples of how this ruling will affect healthcare providers and laboratories in the coming years. […]
UTI PCR Testing
Or urinary tract infection polymerase chain reaction testing, is a relatively new diagnostic tool used in the detection of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
