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Technology – Supporting Home Neurological Rehabilitation

Technology – Supporting Home Neurological Rehabilitation

Neurological rehabilitation requires the support of either or a combination of occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy, typically delivered in an outpatient or inpatient rehab setting. These types of therapies often provide patients with a home exercise program to help supplement their rehabilitation in addition to session attendance. Home exercise programs usually involve range…

Medical Coding and Deciphering the Bills for Pain Injection and Radiofrequency Ablation

Medical Coding and Deciphering the Bills for Pain Injection and Radiofrequency Ablation

Pain injections and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) are common medical procedures in litigation. Each procedure has a five-digit CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code, as designed by the American Medical Association[1].  When reviewing a past medical bill, there should be clear dates of service and a code for the service. There might be many codes if multiple…

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Dawn receives the Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners

The American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP) is a professional member organization for nurses working in the field of life care planning. The AANLCP promotes education, collegiality, collaboration, research, and standards as they relate to the practice of Nurse Life Care Planning.  The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an active member who demonstrates outstanding…

Pain Procedures and Codes

Pain Procedures and Codes

Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI) and Radio Frequency Ablations (RFA) are standard medical procedures in personal injury, especially for motor vehicle crashes and slip-and-fall cases. Each procedure has a five-digit Common Procedural Terminology (CPT) code designated by the American Medical Association[1]. When you look at a past medical bill, you should see a date of service…