PART A: 1. The main difference between coding outpatient and inpatient is the procedure codes. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are used for outpatient coding and the International Classification of Diseases Ninth Revision Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) is used for inpatient coding. CPT codes are published by the American Medical Association and The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for ICD codes. The ICD-9 diagnoses codes are used for both outpatient and inpatient
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Jones-Chief Executive Terminated after 23 years Russell Adams- Board Chairman Bill Handy- Chief Operating Officer Appointed by Charlie Jones liked by the board but not physicians/medical staff. Dr. Ralph Kemper- Chief Radiologist In cohorts with the additional radiologists Potential owner of Imaging Center Inc Russ Adams-bearer of bad news‚ personal friend. Background and Facts The cost per patient day was next to the lowest of the seven in area hospitals. However‚ the average occupancy
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Radiology is a medical specialty that employs the use of imaging to both diagnose and treat disease visualized within the human body. Radiologists use an array of imaging technologies (such as x-ray radiography‚ ultrasound‚ computed tomography (CT)‚ nuclear medicine‚ positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)) to diagnose or treat diseases. Interventional radiology is the performance of‚ usually minimally invasive‚ medical procedures with the guidance of imaging technologies
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metastasized into her liver as well. She had complained of feeling fatigued‚ as well as abdominal pain‚ diarrhea‚ nausea‚ and some times getting chills. To prepare for a radioembolization procedure‚ a patient will first visit with an interventional radiologist to detail the procedure. Liver function testing and kidney function testing will be done with a blood draw to assess if the patient’s system is able to withstand the procedure. Patients should be asked about potential allergies to contrast media
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interpupillary line. Other physical attributes they look for are the irregular enlargement of the eyes as well as irregular swelling of the head. Modalities that physicians use to check for hydrocephalus would be computed tomography (CT). Although MRI is the imaging modality of choice‚ CT is used first used to look deeper into the brain. Along with an MRI scan‚ a CT scan can help diagnose hydrocephalus in both pediatrics and adults. Both of these imaging modalities can diagnose and show the enlarged
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it seems inevitable that almost all Radiologist will encounter a scenario where they have to determine if the image in clear and precise enough to provide the highest quality achievable. Although it is unethical to submit a photo the is not of the highest quality‚ it seems as radiologist do this all the time. This is not something I ever intend to do intentionally‚ however‚ it is a dilemma I may encounter throughout the duration of my career. When a radiologist produces an image‚ it is supposed to
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Marsha: 1. Discuss several interesting telemedicine projects such as the Teleburn and Telekidcare projects that offer new medical delivery models. One telemedicine project that I found interesting was the Health-e-Chair. “The system enables monitoring patients at home or in the work place to use audio-visual bi-directional communication through the home television and a wireless communication system” (Pharmaceuticals‚ n.d.). This allows patients who may be confined to his or her home the ability
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becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to radiologic procedures such as x-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Accounting for approximately 50‚300 jobs in the United States in 2008‚ compared to the 214‚000 jobs held by radiologic technicians‚ according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Sonography is a small yet rapidly growing field. In diagnostic imaging‚ there are several procedures that aid doctors in the diagnoses of ailments in patients. Radiology‚ commonly known as x
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made him turn unconscious for a limited period. Mark had then been cognisant once again‚ this allowed me to put him through to a full scan and he required a crucial brain scan. Mark is required a huge amount of assistance from a Nurse‚ Doctor and Radiologist (Neuroradiology brain imaging). The doctor would help Mark by taking a full account of what he may require. Most importantly‚ the doctor would see if there are any sign of brain damage due to his fractured skull as it is a primary injury. This
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Jujuanette Elliott Mr. Osborne ENG-111-FJT29 8 February 2012 The Day of Misfortune On October 15‚ 2011‚ on a sunny autumn day approximately nine thirty to be exact‚ my heart felt like it wanted to stop. It was pounding as fast as a racing car engine. I was at work when I received a phone call from my fiancé Allan letting me know that something had happened to my son Julian. So‚ thoughts were piling in my head trying to find out whether it was good or bad. All I could hear was
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