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Know Your Labs, Part 2
A review of testing for rheumatoid arthritis
Coding Corner Answer
March’s Coding Answer
Know Your Labs
A review of state-of-the-art testing for SLE and connective tissue disease.
Drug Updates
Information on safety, labeling changes, and pharmaceutical research
Reduce the Danger of Falls
Common factors in arthritis patients increase falls risk
Patient Fact Sheet: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, is a chronic disease that causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and limitation in the motion and function of multiple joints. RA is classified as an autoimmune disease, which develops because certain cells of the immune system malfunction and attack healthy joints.
The Difficult Patient Interaction in Rheumatology
How to smooth tough patient encounters
Wegener’s Granulomatosis Treatment Today
WG has an evolving prognosis and treatment course
Incorrect Reimbursements—Is This Your Practice?
Imagine you have received a remittance for patient John Doe for charge 99214 in the amount of $69.89. Your billing staff reconciles the money and updates the account. Would you consider this a successful reimbursement? If so, it may surprise you to know you have just been underpaid by $20 because the correct fee schedule was $89.89.