SBAR Examples
SBAR is a common acronym in the medical field to communicate medical info. It improves accuracy and cuts down on dangerous errors. What does SBAR stand for? SBAR’s definition is: […]
CPT Code Spotlight – Modifier 78
Modifiers can be extremely confusing, especially when it comes to deciding which one to use. Selecting the wrong one can lead to payment denials from insurance companies and puts practices
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Examples of Regulated Medical Waste
Medical waste disposal is a heavily regulated industry to ensure the safety of the population and the environment. Because of regulations, the term regulated medical waste has been coined. But
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Becoming HIPAA-Certified
HIPAA is responsible for safeguarding patient records. In order for your healthcare practice to remain open, you must be HIPAA-compliant. This is different than being HIPAA-certified. What Does it
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How to Safely Reuse Sharps Containers
Why continually buy disposable sharps containers when you can buy reusable ones? Believe it or not, sharps containers can be reused if they are designed to be reused and handled
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CPT Code Spotlight – Modifier 59
Modifiers can be extremely confusing, especially when it comes to deciding which one to use. Selecting the wrong one can lead to payment denials from insurance companies and puts practices
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What Happens to Used Needles and Syringes?
Needles and syringes are commonly used in hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, and other various healthcare practices. We usually don’t think of them in positive light because of the pain sometimes
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CPT Code Spotlight -Modifier 58
Modifiers can be extremely confusing, especially when it comes to deciding which one to use. Selecting the wrong one can lead to payment denials from insurance companies and puts practices
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The 4 Major Types of Medical Waste
There are 4 major types of medical waste: hazardous, infectious, radioactive, and sharps. Each type has different disposal needs, but many require a medical waste disposal company for handling. All
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