One of the more common cardiac conditions or diagnosis is arrhythmia, referring to an abnormal heartbeat. Cardiac arrhythmias can occur over several years or even
One of the challenging areas of clinical coding is when and when not to code a “Chronic Condition,” whether for inpatient or outpatient coding. Certainly,
Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that occurs in the cells of the kidney. Some signs and symptoms of nephroblastoma are
In the United States, our Emergency Rooms see a huge variety of patients, from insect bites to auto accidents and alike. The clinical area of
With the increased number of Monkeypox in our communities, it’s important to understand the virus clinically and the ICD-10-CM coding of this disease. Monkeypox cases
Cigarette smoking in the United States has been prevalent since the early 1900s, with approximately 3.5 billion cigarettes being sold. In 1965, congress passed legislation
Monkeypox is a rare virus that has been increasing in frequency over the past 3-4 months here in the United States. Vaccinating against Monkeypox is
The Fall 2021 Office of Inspector General (OIG) Health and Human Services Semiannual Report to Congress describes work identifying significant risks, problems, abuses, deficiencies, remedies,
On December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared, “… December 7, 1941 – a day that will live in infamy….” when the USA was
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Clinical documentation quality plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. This is especially true when it comes
Social Determinants of Health (known as SDOH) were first defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as: the conditions in which people
Behavioral health facilities play a crucial role in providing mental health and substance use services to individuals in need. However, one of
Since the year 2000, there has been an increasing focus on quality and outcomes in healthcare, particularly in acute care hospitals. The
Since 1986, MRA has been providing high-quality services to hospitals and healthcare providers across the United States.
