Accurate clinical documentation that supports medical necessity is essential for getting proper payments for urology procedures. Medical necessity of a service is defined as an overarching criterion for payment apart from individual requirements specified for a CPT code. You should … Continue reading
Read MoreMost radiology departments have begun to transition from paper-based imaging requests to electronic orders originating in an EHR system with a view to streamlining their workflow. Access to EHRs can have a significant impact on radiology decision making. Electronic record … Continue reading
Read MoreIf a youngster with basic college education would ask around for a career that would offer consistent growth, the answer would be medical transcriptionist (MT). Starting as an MT trainee, the candidate could move on to the positions of transcriptionist, … Continue reading
Read MoreThe medical transcription industry owes much of its success to its versatility. The industry has adapted well to ever-evolving technologies and health care documentation policies. One of the primary reasons for the huge success of this health care domain is … Continue reading
Read MoreThe role of a transcriptionist involves reproducing recorded dictation in accurate digital text format. The recorded content could be interviews, meetings, focus group discussions, single person dictations, voice mails and so on. Transcription generally falls under three broad headings – … Continue reading
Read MoreA consultation (CONS) report is among the ‘Big Four’ reports in medical transcription work and is typically requested by a primary care physician from a specialist for an expert opinion regarding a particular diagnosis or illness. In addition to primary … Continue reading
Read MoreThough PET and DAT scans may aid the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease or PD, it cannot differentiate PD and Parkinsonian subtypes. Clinical findings are still used to diagnose PD. However, a study published in the June issue of the Neurology … Continue reading
Read MoreGastroenterology transcription involves transcribing data related to various conditions of the abdomen including liver disorders. The symptoms of liver disorders can be so uncharacteristic that one wouldn’t associate them with anything connected with the liver. Gastroenterologists play an important role is deciphering … Continue reading
Read MoreElectronic medical records (EMR) have many benefits and if implemented efficiently can improve patient care and co-ordination among multiple caregivers. An electronic medical record is a digital version of a paper-based medical record and can be more easily managed. This … Continue reading
Read MoreObtaining an accurate history is the critical first step in determining the etiology of a patient coming with eye problems. Most of the time, you will be able to make a diagnosis based on the history alone. However, the value … Continue reading
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