The International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification, 9th Revision (ICD-9 CM) is a list of codes intended for the classification of diseases and a wide variety of signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or disease. The numerical format of the diagnosis codes usually ranges from three to five digits that are assigned to a unique category.
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Support for Friends of Rheumatology
RheumPAC—the voluntary, nonpartisan political action committee of the ACR—works to support and elect pro-rheumatology candidates. RheumPAC representatives were busy in May meeting with supporters of the rheumatology community.
Meet the Model Biologics Policy
At its February meeting, the ACR board of directors approved the Model Biologics Policy, which will be used when discussing guidelines and patients’ quality of treatment with health insurance companies.
The Workforce Today & Tomorrow
The ACR is increasing the ranks of rheumatology on many fronts
Rheumatology and the Patient-Centered Home
Is it the end of the tunnel or an oncoming train?
Tips on Audits
”Recovery Audit Contractor” (RAC) is a term that every healthcare professional and staff member who deals with Medicare needs to know.
The ACR Benchmark Survey Results
In 2009, the ACR’s Committee on Rheumatologic Care (CORC) began its third Economic Benchmark Survey to update information from the previous surveys conducted in 1999 and 2003.
Leaders in Washington, D.C., Addresses Advocates for Arthritis Conference
This spring, 120 rheumatologists, rheumatology health professionals, and patient advocates travelled to Washington, D.C., for the ACR’s annual Advocates for Arthritis conference.
March Madness on the High Seas: Hoops and Healthcare as Bedfellows
Hoops and healthcare as bedfellows
Registries and Rheumatology Quality
The RCR has short- and long-term benefits for the subspecialty
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