ESI’s – Therapeutic and Diagnostic

Did you know that ESI’s are both therapeutic and diagnostic? Epidural steroid injections (ESI’s) are a common treatment option for many forms of low back and leg pain as well as inflammation from pressure on the spinal cord. They have been used for low back problems...

Right Job. Wrong Person

Putting the wrong person in a job can be expensive in so many ways. It is labor intensive considering the unemployment numbers and record number of applicants for jobs. New studies show that by adding one small component to the hiring process, you can decrease the...

Do You Know the Difference Between 9 and 10?

What are ICD codes and CPT codes? ICD means International Statistical Classifications of Diseases. ICD codes are alphanumeric designations given to every diagnosis, description of symptoms, and cause of death attributed to human beings. CPT (Current Procedural...

Pill Mill

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared prescription drug abuse an epidemic in America. Are your clients involved?? A “pill mill” is a doctor’s office, clinic, or health care facility that routinely conspires in the prescribing and...

DID YOU PASS THE TEST?

Shoulder injuries are the second most common workplace injury in many states. Between January 2011 and June 2012 there were 1,990 shoulder injury awards, amounting to over $50.5 million paid to workers in a single state. Common tasks with repetitive motion such as...