In medicine, a passage that is made to allow blood or other fluid to move from one part of the body to another. For example, a surgeon may implant a tube to drain cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to the abdomen. What is a shunt in the human body? ARead More →
JOB DESCRIPTION – AR CALLING. Initiate telephone calls to insurance companies requesting status of claims for the outstanding balances on patient accounts and taking appropriate actions. Manage A/R accounts by ensuring accurate and timely follow-up. What is the work of AR in medical billing? Accounts Receivable (AR) is the moneyRead More →
Medical Officer Responsibilities: Contributing clinical expertise to patient care and providing guidance to junior physicians. Performing administrative duties and risk management. Ensuring the highest standards in patient care are maintained. Verifying complex diagnoses and facilitating treatment plans. What are the responsibilities of a chief medical officer? Chief Medical Officers haveRead More →
HIPAA is the acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and the term is also frequently used to mean the many regulations, which have been published since 1996 under that law. Why is HIPAA important for billing and coding? HIPAA is important because it ensures healthcareRead More →
Vidal Health Insurance TPA Pvt. Ltd. is India’s 1st TPA to get the ISO 22301:2012 certification for Business Continuity Management System. No cashless facility at the following hospitals. Find the list here. Does HCL provide medical insurance? HCL Technologies Health Care & Insurance To provide for, comprehensive health insurance coverage,Read More →
Basic life support (BLS) includes CPR but is an overall higher level of medical care typically administered by public safety professionals, first responders, paramedics, healthcare providers, and qualified bystanders. What are the 4 elements of basic life support? It comprises the following elements: initial assessment, airway maintenance, expired air ventilationRead More →
The suffix usually indicates a specialty, test, procedure, function, condition/disorder, or status. For example, “itis” means inflammation and “ectomy” means removal. Occasionally, a medical term may be comprised of a prefix and suffix. For example, apnea includes the prefix a- (without) and suffix -pnea (breathing). What are the abbreviations forRead More →
The post graduate degree courses offered in various medical subjects lead to the degree of MD, MS, DM or MCh. The surgical courses lead to the degree of MS or MCh whereas the courses related to medicine lead to the degree of MD or DM. Is PG and MD same?Read More →
You can apply for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid and CHIP any time, all year. If you qualify, you can enroll immediately. Learn how to apply for Medicaid and CHIP. How do I get health insurance? Visit HealthCare.gov to apply for benefits through the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace orRead More →
What are normal blood pressure numbers? A normal blood pressure level is less than 120/80 mmHg. No matter your age, you can take steps each day to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. What is BP stands for in medicine? BP: Commonly used abbreviation for blood pressure. IsRead More →