Under-payments are transactions where the insurance company reimburses at a lower level than the agreed-upon rate per the contract. Underpayment amounts are many times as high as denial amounts, especially when a contract management system is not used to calculate expected reimbursement. How do I find underpayments? Step by StepRead More →
A high level of CRP in the blood is a marker of inflammation. It can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, from infection to cancer. High CRP levels can also indicate that there’s inflammation in the arteries of the heart, which can mean a higher risk of heartRead More →
Medical statistics is a subdiscipline of statistics. “It is the science of summarizing, collecting, presenting and interpreting data in medical practice, and using them to estimate the magnitude of associations and test hypotheses. It has a central role in medical investigations. What does a medical statistician do? Medical statisticians, alsoRead More →
The percentage of costs of a covered health care service you pay (20%, for example) after you’ve paid your deductible. Let’s say your health insurance plan’s allowed amount for an office visit is $100 and your coinsurance is 20%. The insurance company pays the rest. What does 80% coinsurance mean?Read More →
What are the causes of SDH? SDH’s are most often caused by sudden impacts shaking the skull. Sudden shifting of the brain within the skull (rattling around like a tennis ball in a can) can tear the small blood vessels that bridge between the skull and brain. What is aRead More →
Acronym. Definition. SOL. Sadly Outta Luck (polite form) What is a Sol in pharmacy? 1. a homogeneous mixture of one or more substances (solutes) dispersed molecularly in a sufficient quantity of dissolving medium (solvent). 2. in pharmacology, a liquid preparation of one or more soluble chemical substances, which are usuallyRead More →
An “office visit” is an appointment time to discuss new or existing problems. The questions and exam will focus on the problems discussed. This is different from preventative care. Meaning, what we bill to your insurance company for payment must be consistent with the visit notes and exam. What isRead More →
Medical malpractice insurance covers physicians for claims resulting from allegations of wrong site surgery, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, childbirth-related injuries and other claims of wrongdoing. Why do doctors need malpractice insurance? Professional liability insurance, commonly known as medical malpractice insurance, can protect a doctor from a lawsuit that couldRead More →
Medical device testing is a critical step in the process of transforming an innovative design into a reliable and marketable product. Our testing puts your product through a comprehensive medical devices industry assessment, and helps you demonstrate compliance with standards and regulations around the world. How are new medical devicesRead More →
Medical writing is the creation of scientific documents by specialized writers. A medical writer usually closely works with scientists, doctors and other subject matter experts to create effective documentation that vividly defines research results and product’s usage. What is meant by medical writer? Medical writing involves creating well-structured scientific documentsRead More →