…from a superficial swab, can be an obvious reason for a false negative. Even in the case of a technically well-procured nasopharyngeal sample, it is important to understand the…

…use of personal data is legal in South Korea and proved effective in combating the virus, it also raised significant privacy concerns. The country’s National Human Rights Commission and…

…Again. The recommendations update earlier guidance provided by CMS on limiting non-essential surgeries and medical procedures. The new CMS guidelines recommend a gradual transition and encourage health care providers…

…checked on the day of surgery. Any temperature over 100°F will automatically result in that person not being allowed in the facility. The standard checklist of any recent illness,…

…spinal technology. His specialties include cervical spine pathology affecting the upper extremities, artificial discs, motion preservation, advanced biologics, minimally invasive spine surgery (including adult deformity), basivertebral nerve ablation, disc…

…2014 value was inappropriate and inaccurately based on a flawed comparison to a discectomy procedure (CPT code 62287, Decompression procedure, percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disc, any method…

…quicker improvements in quality of care. This also benefits small and rural hospitals by allowing them to draw from the resources and clinical expertise of a larger hospital system….

…2014 value was and is inappropriate and inaccurately based on a flawed comparison to a discectomy procedure (CPT code 62287, Decompression procedure, percutaneous, of nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disc,…

…intervertebral disc, any method utilizing needle-based technique to remove disc material under fluoroscopic imaging or other form of indirect visualization, with discography and/or epidural injection(s) at the treated level(s),…

…Schedule. Dr. Lorio described two clear examples of mis-valuation of minimally invasive spinal procedure in CPT code 27279, Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion, and 22867, Interlaminar Spinal Stabilization. The…

…Medical Association posted the CPT® Editorial Summary of Panel Actions, a high-level summary of the final actions taken by the CPT® Editorial Panel at the February 2016 meeting. Tab…

…will issue the final rule by November 1, 2017.   CPT codes and descriptions are copyright of the American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. 1503680743:3 3 default 1 1…