For the past 30 years, coders have used the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) to identify and report diseases, signs, and symptoms as well as to measure morbidity and mortality in the United States. In general, coders identify ICD-9 as the heartbeat of reimbursement for medical procedures because this is what drives medical necessity.
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Congress Spending More Time at Home: Good News for Advocates
Members of Congress will spend more time in their respective districts this year. This is great news for both experienced and new advocates, because members of Congress are often more accessible when they are home. If you are apprehensive about meeting with your members of Congress in Washington, D.C., these district work periods provide the perfect opportunity to begin building a valuable relationship with your legislators. Here are a few ways for you to reach out to your legislators while they are at home.
RA Treatment May Be Beneficial Even After Patients Meet Remission Criteria
An analysis of wrist MRIs from participants in the Treatment of Early Aggressive Rheumatoid Arthritis (TEAR) clinical trial indicates that patients continue to show joint inflammation even after two years of early aggressive therapy.
Practice Page
Incident-To: What Are The Guidelines?
Rheumatology’s Virtual “Water Cooler”
The ACR list serves allow rheumatologists and health professionals across the country to connect and share ideas
CARRA
Working for Children with Rheumatic Diseases
Never Give Up on a Patient
ACR President David Borenstein, MD, receives AF honor for his dedication to rheumatology
Drug Updates
Information on New Approvals and Medication Safety
Rheum with a View
Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature
Ethics Forum
What’s your ongoing obligation to care for patients who can’t pay?
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