The correct answer is C. The new H1N1 codes require specifying if the manifestation is pneumonia, other respiratory manifestations, or other manifestations.
Fecal Impaction Has New Options
Answer 2: False.
Talking point: 787.6 is deleted and replaced with more specific codes for fecal incontinence symptoms like full incontinence, incomplete defecation, smearing, and urgency.
Pain Gets 1 More Symptom
Answer 3: C.
Talking point: A new code (784.92) has been added for jaw pain.
Small AVMs need treatment with either surgery or radiosurgery
Deep seated & eloquent area AVMs need radiosurgery treatment
Radiosurgery is single fraction, usually dose more than 18 Gy to the nidus
Obliteration rate (cure rate) is 70-80% at 2-year evaluation
Gammaknife / Linac based systems: need invasive frame
Cyberknife: No need for invasive frame
Out-patient procedure, excellent compliance
Obliteration rate is similar to frame based systems
At OIS@ASCRS 2019, our chief sales and marketing officer, Eric Bernabei, shared new insights on the future of gene therapy and genetic eye disease diagnostics.
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Small AVMs need treatment with either surgery or radiosurgery
Deep seated & eloquent area AVMs need radiosurgery treatment
Radiosurgery is single fraction, usually dose more than 18 Gy to the nidus
Obliteration rate (cure rate) is 70-80% at 2-year evaluation
Gammaknife / Linac based systems: need invasive frame
Cyberknife: No need for invasive frame
Out-patient procedure, excellent compliance
Obliteration rate is similar to frame based systems
At OIS@ASCRS 2019, our chief sales and marketing officer, Eric Bernabei, shared new insights on the future of gene therapy and genetic eye disease diagnostics.
Did you miss his remarks on the pioneering advances coming to personalized precision medicine? View and share Eric's exciting presentation.
Extracto de la presentación sobre desprendimiento de retina en niños expuesto durante el congreso de la Sociedad Europea de Oftalmología Pediátrica (EPOS) en París el 2 y 3 de octubre de 2009. Retinal detachment has a lower incidence in children than in adults. 15 % of all retinal detachments happen in paediatric patients; most of them are in boys and a 25% of the patients develop a bilateral retinal detachment.
While anesthesiologists globally have had similar interests over the years, the unifying challenge continues to be the selection of outcomes and demonstration of improvement due to the anesthesiologist’s role and/or choice of anesthetic or analgesic technique.
WEBSITE:
Zeus Dorado
Aika Manliclic
Rina Tanjangco
WRITERS:
(EXTERNAL ISSUES)
MATHEW ONG: War on Terrorism
CARMELA DEANG: Iraq-Palestinian
LEONARD DE LEON: Global Poverty
VERONICA LOPEZ: UN, Millenium Development Goals
JERRY RIMANDO: Technology Gap between Rich and Poor (Digital Divide)
(INTERNAL ISSUES)
MARK LIM: Environmental Problem
GABRIEL MAGNO: American Market, Culture
ALAN JARANTILLA: Social Welfare: Health and Education
PAOLO LAYUG: Economic Recession on Car Industry and Financing Industry
RON RIVERA: Public Debt
NICCOLE ALVENDIA: US Politics
POSTERS:
Mae Alabanza (Poster Leader)
Ara Dacay
Ruth Sy
Charmy Oliveros
Derick Espinosa
MAGAZINE:
Joanna Tapar (Magazine Leader)
Cheska Abacan
Jacqueline Ang
Joseph Daez
Gian Lucas
POWERPOINT:
Leslie Filart (Powerpoint Leader)
Aina Abesamis
Kit de Vera
Lia Fernandez
Ji Hiyoen Lee
Ram Ng
JOURNEY TO PRESIDENCY:
Liana Dagatan
Krista Marco
Jonas Ramos
OBAMA PHILIPPINES:
Cesca Gutierrez
WEBSITE:
Zeus Dorado
Aika Manliclic
Rina Tanjangco
WRITERS:
(EXTERNAL ISSUES)
MATHEW ONG: War on Terrorism
CARMELA DEANG: Iraq-Palestinian
LEONARD DE LEON: Global Poverty
VERONICA LOPEZ: UN, Millenium Development Goals
JERRY RIMANDO: Technology Gap between Rich and Poor (Digital Divide)
(INTERNAL ISSUES)
MARK LIM: Environmental Problem
GABRIEL MAGNO: American Market, Culture
ALAN JARANTILLA: Social Welfare: Health and Education
PAOLO LAYUG: Economic Recession on Car Industry and Financing Industry
RON RIVERA: Public Debt
NICCOLE ALVENDIA: US Politics
POSTERS:
Mae Alabanza (Poster Leader)
Ara Dacay
Ruth Sy
Charmy Oliveros
Derick Espinosa
MAGAZINE:
Joanna Tapar (Magazine Leader)
Cheska Abacan
Jacqueline Ang
Joseph Daez
Gian Lucas
POWERPOINT:
Leslie Filart (Powerpoint Leader)
Aina Abesamis
Kit de Vera
Lia Fernandez
Ji Hiyoen Lee
Ram Ng
Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam: Where Are We?Vein Global
By: Nick Morrison, MD, FACS, FACPh, RPhS
Visit VeinGlobal at http://www.veinglobal.com/ for more presentations and videos on this topic, or for more information on venous disease news, education and research.
Getting started at the national level from demonstration to spreadProqualis
Apresentação de Derek Freeley durante o SIMPÓSIO EINSTEIN-IHI: Implantação e Disseminação de Programas de Segurança do Paciente aconteceu de 3 a 5 de novembro de 2013, em São Paulo - Brasil.
Derek Freeley é Vice Presidente Executivo do Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), tem responsabilidades executivas por conduzir estratégias do IHI em cinco áreas de atuação: desenvolvimento de habilidade; cuidado centrado no paciente e família; segurança do paciente; qualidade; custo e valor; e grande foco em populações. Antes de integrar a equipe do IHI em 2013, foi diretor geral de saúde e assistência social e diretor executivo do National Health Service (NHS) na Escócia.
Extracto de la presentación sobre desprendimiento de retina en niños expuesto durante el congreso de la Sociedad Europea de Oftalmología Pediátrica (EPOS) en París el 2 y 3 de octubre de 2009. Retinal detachment has a lower incidence in children than in adults. 15 % of all retinal detachments happen in paediatric patients; most of them are in boys and a 25% of the patients develop a bilateral retinal detachment.
While anesthesiologists globally have had similar interests over the years, the unifying challenge continues to be the selection of outcomes and demonstration of improvement due to the anesthesiologist’s role and/or choice of anesthetic or analgesic technique.
WEBSITE:
Zeus Dorado
Aika Manliclic
Rina Tanjangco
WRITERS:
(EXTERNAL ISSUES)
MATHEW ONG: War on Terrorism
CARMELA DEANG: Iraq-Palestinian
LEONARD DE LEON: Global Poverty
VERONICA LOPEZ: UN, Millenium Development Goals
JERRY RIMANDO: Technology Gap between Rich and Poor (Digital Divide)
(INTERNAL ISSUES)
MARK LIM: Environmental Problem
GABRIEL MAGNO: American Market, Culture
ALAN JARANTILLA: Social Welfare: Health and Education
PAOLO LAYUG: Economic Recession on Car Industry and Financing Industry
RON RIVERA: Public Debt
NICCOLE ALVENDIA: US Politics
POSTERS:
Mae Alabanza (Poster Leader)
Ara Dacay
Ruth Sy
Charmy Oliveros
Derick Espinosa
MAGAZINE:
Joanna Tapar (Magazine Leader)
Cheska Abacan
Jacqueline Ang
Joseph Daez
Gian Lucas
POWERPOINT:
Leslie Filart (Powerpoint Leader)
Aina Abesamis
Kit de Vera
Lia Fernandez
Ji Hiyoen Lee
Ram Ng
JOURNEY TO PRESIDENCY:
Liana Dagatan
Krista Marco
Jonas Ramos
OBAMA PHILIPPINES:
Cesca Gutierrez
WEBSITE:
Zeus Dorado
Aika Manliclic
Rina Tanjangco
WRITERS:
(EXTERNAL ISSUES)
MATHEW ONG: War on Terrorism
CARMELA DEANG: Iraq-Palestinian
LEONARD DE LEON: Global Poverty
VERONICA LOPEZ: UN, Millenium Development Goals
JERRY RIMANDO: Technology Gap between Rich and Poor (Digital Divide)
(INTERNAL ISSUES)
MARK LIM: Environmental Problem
GABRIEL MAGNO: American Market, Culture
ALAN JARANTILLA: Social Welfare: Health and Education
PAOLO LAYUG: Economic Recession on Car Industry and Financing Industry
RON RIVERA: Public Debt
NICCOLE ALVENDIA: US Politics
POSTERS:
Mae Alabanza (Poster Leader)
Ara Dacay
Ruth Sy
Charmy Oliveros
Derick Espinosa
MAGAZINE:
Joanna Tapar (Magazine Leader)
Cheska Abacan
Jacqueline Ang
Joseph Daez
Gian Lucas
POWERPOINT:
Leslie Filart (Powerpoint Leader)
Aina Abesamis
Kit de Vera
Lia Fernandez
Ji Hiyoen Lee
Ram Ng
Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam: Where Are We?Vein Global
By: Nick Morrison, MD, FACS, FACPh, RPhS
Visit VeinGlobal at http://www.veinglobal.com/ for more presentations and videos on this topic, or for more information on venous disease news, education and research.
Getting started at the national level from demonstration to spreadProqualis
Apresentação de Derek Freeley durante o SIMPÓSIO EINSTEIN-IHI: Implantação e Disseminação de Programas de Segurança do Paciente aconteceu de 3 a 5 de novembro de 2013, em São Paulo - Brasil.
Derek Freeley é Vice Presidente Executivo do Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), tem responsabilidades executivas por conduzir estratégias do IHI em cinco áreas de atuação: desenvolvimento de habilidade; cuidado centrado no paciente e família; segurança do paciente; qualidade; custo e valor; e grande foco em populações. Antes de integrar a equipe do IHI em 2013, foi diretor geral de saúde e assistência social e diretor executivo do National Health Service (NHS) na Escócia.
Keynote address by Brent James at the 2013 Saskatchewan Health Care Quality Summit. For more information about the summit, visit www.qualitysummit.ca. Follow @QualitySummit on Twitter.
Dr. Brent James describes how Intermountain Healthcare is systematically, and successfully, bringing together clinicians, patients and leaders to: establish best practices; drive out waste in their system; and ultimately deliver better, safer care. Dr. James will share insights about the structures, strategies and relationships that have been pivotal in transforming their health system.
Milestone Scientific Inc. (MLSS) is a biomedical technology research and development company that patents, designs, develops and commercializes innovative diagnostic and therapeutic injection technologies and instruments for medical and dental applications. Milestone's computer-controlled systems are designed to make injections precise, efficient, virtually painless, and less expensive. Milestone’s proprietary DPS® Dynamic Pressure Sensing technology® platform advances the development of next-generation devices, regulating flow rate and monitoring pressure from the tip of the needle, through platform extensions for local anesthesia for subcutaneous drug delivery, with specific applications for epidural space identification in regional anesthesia procedures.
Milestone Scientific Inc. (MLSS) is a biomedical technology research and development company that patents, designs, develops and commercializes innovative diagnostic and therapeutic injection technologies and instruments for medical and dental applications. Milestone's computer-controlled systems are designed to make injections precise, efficient, virtually painless, and less expensive. Milestone’s proprietary DPS® Dynamic Pressure Sensing technology® platform advances the development of next-generation devices, regulating flow rate and monitoring pressure from the tip of the needle, through platform extensions for local anesthesia for subcutaneous drug delivery, with specific applications for epidural space identification in regional anesthesia procedures.
Milestone Scientific Inc. (MLSS) is a biomedical technology research and development company that patents, designs, develops and commercializes innovative diagnostic and therapeutic injection technologies and instruments for medical and dental applications. Milestone's computer-controlled systems are designed to make injections precise, efficient, virtually painless, and less expensive. Milestone’s proprietary DPS® Dynamic Pressure Sensing technology® platform advances the development of next-generation devices, regulating flow rate and monitoring pressure from the tip of the needle, through platform extensions for local anesthesia for subcutaneous drug delivery, with specific applications for epidural space identification in regional anesthesia procedures.
A presentation supporting discussion on (1) how could MedDRA benefit from an ontological representation and (2) how we can practically move forward in creating this formalization.
Presented at the International Conference on Biomedical Ontology 2014 in Houston, TX: http://icbo14.com/sessions/meddra-and-ontology/
Annovis Bio is a clinical-stage, drug platform company addressing neurodegeneration, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s in Down Syndrome (AD-DS). Annovis is believed to be the only company developing a drug for AD, PD and AD-DS that inhibits
more than one neurotoxic protein and improves the information highway of the nerve cell, known as axonal transport. When this information flow is impaired, the nerve cell gets sick and dies. The company expects its treatment to improve memory loss and dementia associated with AD and AD-DS, as well as body and brain function in PD. Annovis has an ongoing
Phase 2a study in AD patients and a second Phase 2a study in early PD and early AD patients.
Joseph Dal Molin: Implementing VistA internationally: Myth-busting lessons fr...Nuffield Trust
In this slideshow Joseph Dal Molin, President of the E-cology Corporation and Chairman of WorldVistA, outlines Jordan’s health system and its approach to implementing VistA.
Joseph Dal Molin presented at the Nuffield Trust seminar: Sharing international experience: Is implementing the VA's electronic health record system an option for the NHS? in July 2012.
Master Telemedicine Coding, Compliance, and Reimbursement for 2019SuperCoder LLC
Has your practice gone virtual and if not, do you want to learn how to do it correctly? Are you curious about what the reimbursement is for telemedicine? Take the guesswork out of telemedicine coding and billing. Let us tell you all you need to know to get reimbursed and stay compliant with telemedicine...
Learn the Ins and Outs of telemedicine and telehealth
Get insight on telehealth reimbursement while learning the basics
Gain practical advice on CPT® coding and appropriate modifiers
Take charge and stay legal by ensuring you are complying with regulations
Highlight helpful tools and resources to help ensure coding and billing compliance
Watch the webinar here: https://www.supercoder.com/medical-coding-webinars/master-telemedicine-coding-compliance-and-reimbursement-for-2019
Free E/M Coding Calculator by TCI SuperCoderSuperCoder LLC
E/M coding is so complex that it just makes sense to use the automatic E/M Calculator! This E/M free calculator helps you move quickly through the history, examination, and medical decision making components for E/M codes.
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Don’t Get Burned by OIG - SuperCoder WebinarSuperCoder LLC
Want to know what the feds are up to? Are you curious about what OIG is targeting? Stay one step ahead of CMS and OIG and get the inside scoop on the top areas of focus. Instead of sifting through the OIG site, let us do it for you. Ensure that you’ll be ready if you get a request for an audit — Join Nikki Taylor, MBA, CPC®, COC™, CPMA®, CRC™ as she discusses OIG hot button issues and their current plan of focus. Plus—you’ll gain tips and resources to keep you one step ahead. Nikki will highlight what you need to know to ensure that you’re on the right path to compliance.
During the webinar you’ll:
Get to know what’s new at OIG and what that means for you
Get the inside scoop on targeted billing errors found by CMS and learn how you can avoid them including critical care visits, incorrect hospital visit billing, ESRD coding and more
Gain practical advice on how to discuss government compliance with your providers
Highlight helpful tools and resources to help ensure coding and billing compliance
Learn the Ins and Outs of the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule SuperCoder LLC
Back in July of 2018, CMS dropped some bombshells in its Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) CY 2019 proposed rule. Due to overwhelming stakeholder feedback — much of it negative — the agency has resolved to implement the E/M updates over the course of two years, with only a few subtle modifications for CY 2019.
Learn the ins and outs to the MPFS Final Rule and find out how it may affect your practice.
During the webinar you’ll:
Take charge and learn how CMS is helping reduce administrative burden on medical providers with their Patients Over Paperwork initiative
Learn the requirements for medical decision making for home visits
Gain helpful insight into documentation changes for E/M visits
Get the inside scoop on how reimbursement may change for the future
Nail down the changes to virtual care including virtual check-ins
Highlight helpful tools and resources to help you keep track of all of the changes
Spotlight on CMS-HHS Updates to Combat DisastersSuperCoder LLC
The critical importance of steady healthcare is essential to combat disasters like Hurricanes’ Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Federal efforts aim to assist providers and their staffs through crises like these, but in the aftermath as practices try to rebuild, the process of leafing through complicated waivers, claims, and resources can be daunting.
Effective Use Of NCD, LCD, and NCCI Edits for Clean ClaimSuperCoder LLC
Do you know how to use the NCD, LCD, and NCCI edits for the most accurate claim submission? Getting the most out of these edits can help from getting those denied claims in the first submission.
We will review:
Definition of NCCI (CCI), NCD and LCD and their importance
How NCCI (CCI) edits impact CPT coding
ICD 10-CM updates that will affect NCD and LCD
Helpful tips to send out clean claims
Learn tools and resources that will help with the up-to-date coding changes
Confront Tough Orthopedic Billing & Coding Challenges Before it's Too Late!SuperCoder LLC
Let’s Consider This Orthopedic Medical Coding Scenario
An orthopedic surgeon states in the operative report that he did both medial and lateral arthroscopic meniscectomies.
Macra, qpp, mips and ap ms rules of the gameSuperCoder LLC
Does the alphabet soup of MACRA have your head spinning? Join TCI for this one-hour webinar that will help you understand the ins and outs of MACRA and what it means for your practice.
You’ll learn:
The latest on MACRA and QPP trends
The payment changes you’ll face over the next four years
What a MIPS Composite Performance Score is and how you can improve yours
The differences between MIPS Advancing Care Information and Meaningful Use
How to create an improvement activities team
The winning strategy for tackling MIPS performance measures
And more!
Will CPT® 2017 Settle Drug-Screen Coding Once and For All?SuperCoder LLC
Coding for drug screening certainly keeps you sharp. Along with all the CPT® codes and rules, you’ve got to remember that Medicare requires use of a separate set of HCPCS codes in 2016. But you may find things a little simpler in 2017.
Are you wondering if you missing coding opportunities? Join us in this webinar where we will address all of your knee coding questions and concerns.
Trenda L Davis, CPC for Supercoder will be hosting this complimentary webinar that will get you in the know of knee coding.
This webinar will address concerns regarding arthroscopic and open knee coding. Some of the topics we will discuss will be:
When is it appropriate to bill synovectomy (29875-29876)?
Can you bill for loose body? 29874 versus G0289
Coding for incision and drainage of the knee.
We will discuss total knee replacement, conversion, and revision.
Make sure you are using the appropriate diagnosis code. Acute versus Chronic
Avoid Confusion on Infusions! Infusion and Injection Coding Tips and TricksSuperCoder LLC
Don't let the coding of injections and infusions cause CONFUSION! In this webinar, you will learn how to eliminate any confusion related to the proper coding of injections and infusions. You will also learn about new CPT codes for 2017, key definitions and documentation principles, and proper infusion times.
By the end of this webinar participants will be able to:
Become proficient on proper code selections pertinent to pediatric vaccinations and administration
Ensure proper payment for drug claims and drug administration submit to Medicare
Determine tips and tricks for proper code selection related to drug administration, infusions and injections
Learn the different codes created by the American Medical Association (AMA) for “initial” and subsequent administrations
Ensure a complete understanding of the latest CCI Edits effective January 1, 2017! Learn about the latest changes that may affect billing and coding and how to ensure revenue integrity within your practice.
Need to get up to speed on 2017’s angioplasty code updates? We’ve got a handy tool for learning deleted codes, new codes, and important tips to apply the codes correctly.
Don’t Land in Hot Water-Audit Proof your Coding and DocumentationSuperCoder LLC
SuperCoder’s “Don’t Land in Hot Water: Audit Proof Your Coding and Documentation” webinar focuses on how to correctly interpret CMS medical record documentation guidelines and what to expect from an RAC audit. The webinar, which is presented by The Coding Institute expert Nikki Taylor, MBA, COC, CPC, CPMA Auditor, has been designed to help you implement certain practices that could make your coding and documentation processes audit proof. The webinar delves into understanding government audits and their areas of inquiry, dealing with CMS medical record documentation guidelines, how to handle an RAC audit, how to leverage self-audits and external audits to improve your documentation process, find out areas where you are lacking and how to correct insufficient provider documentation, tips to avoid civil monetary penalties, and more. You will also learn how to use SuperCoder tools like E/M audit tool and medicare audit tool, to make your practice more secure and safeguard your revenue against penalties.
Implementing an Effective Compliance Plan in Response to a Medicare AuditSuperCoder LLC
Implementing an Effective Compliance Plan in Response to a Medicare Audit webinar by SuperCoder explains in detail about government audits and what constitute a fool proof compliance plan. The webinar, which is presented by Candice Fenildo, CPC, CPMA, CPB, CENTC, CPC-I, is designed to help you jump over compliance potholes and ensure that your revenue is safe against financial setbacks. Some of the key points covered in the webinar include what is a medicare audit and why is it undertaken, what is health care fraud and how to avoid it, how to leverage OIG compliance guidance, how to create an effective compliance program, how to identify risk areas, when and how to perform chart audit, who all are involved in an audit, how to respond correctly to an audit request, and more. The webinar also features critical advice on how to make your practice audit proof and avoid coming under the compliance hammer.
Top Tips for ICD-10 webinar by SuperCoder is peppered with handy, practical tips on ICD 10 changes, ICD 10 code lists and important ICD 10 guideline changes, keeping you updated with the changing coding landscape. The webinar is created and presented by Rachel M. Kaser, BS, CPC, MHSA, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, an expert who delivers the webinar in a precise manner, touching all the key points thoroughly.
On September 30, when the grace period ends, denials will most likely increase. Follow these tips to stay on the right track and successfully collect for your services .
• Aim for clear clinical documentation. You’ve had time to see where your providers’ notes don’t match ICD-10’s specificity requirements. Include these trouble spots in your next round of documentation training.
• Document all treated diagnoses. And be sure to follow ICD-10 sequencing rules on your claim.
• Review. Review. Review. Are you prepared for the new codes coming in October?
Medical Coding and Billing Conference CodingCon OrlandoSuperCoder LLC
Join the most interactive specialty specific medical coding and billing conference i.e. codingcon 2015 set to take place on Dec 2-4 in Orlando, FL. Win FREE passes to attend the conference. Earn upto 18 CEUs.
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Knee anatomy and clinical tests 2024.pdfvimalpl1234
This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
Here is the updated list of Top Best Ayurvedic medicine for Gas and Indigestion and those are Gas-O-Go Syp for Dyspepsia | Lavizyme Syrup for Acidity | Yumzyme Hepatoprotective Capsules etc
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Saeid Safari
Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists like Ozempic and Semiglutide
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Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
1. ICD-9-CM2011
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2. The Trend for2011The Trend for2011
“Codes continue to become
more and more specific
necessitating a provider to
document clearly and
thoroughly
to allow for selection of the
most specific and accurate
code.”
-- JenniferSwindle, RHIT, CCS-P, CEMC, CFPC, CCP-P, PCS
3. H1N1: Lookat ManifestationH1N1: Lookat Manifestation
Deletions: 488.0,
488.1
New: Six five-digit
codes:
• 488.0x --Influe nz a due
to ide ntifie d avian
influe nz a virus
• 488.1x --Influe nz a due
to ide ntifie d no ve l
H1 N1 influe nz a virus
Pay attention to two
details:
Influenza identified
in medical record
manifestation
Changes Tips on Selecting New Codes
4. 488 Changes Mirror487 Details488 Changes Mirror487 Details
With the change “category 488
(Influe nz a due to ce rtain
ide ntifie d influe nz a viruse s )
would
mirrorthe structure of category
487 (Influe nz a).” The current
488.x
sub-category didn’t provide the
level of detail that category
487 (Influe nz a) does.
So urce : Sum m ary o f March 20 1 0 ICD-9 -CMCo o rdinatio n and Mainte nance
Co m m itte e Me e ting
6. Post Traumatic SeizuresPost Traumatic Seizures
Definition: Acute, symptomatic seizures
following a head injury.
Rationale: “A unique code for this type of
seizure is important because these
patients need to be followed for
treatment as well as prognostic and
epidemiologic considerations.”
So urce : ICD-9 -CMCo o rdinatio n and Mainte nance Co m m itte e ,
CDC re le ase
7. Traumatic Seizure ChangesTraumatic Seizure Changes
2010 way: Must use 780.3x (Convulsions) to report patient’s
symptoms.
New code: 780.33 (Post traumatic seizures) will further specify this
type of seizure.
8. 788.30 Helps TBI State788.30 Helps TBI State
ComplianceCompliance
New state laws mandating specific care for
post-TBI (traumatic brain injury) patients and
diagnosis code changes coincide with a CDC
campaign aimed at prevention and early
diagnosis of TBI.
“These laws and education have had a huge
impact on family medicine physicians who
see patients who have had head injuries
from sports or falls, indigent populations, and
returning military personnel.”
-- Marcella Bucknam, CPC, CCS-P, CPC-H, CCS, CPC-P, CPC-I, CCC, COBGC
manager of compliance education
University of Washington Physicians and Children’s University Medical Group
Compliance Program
9. Late Effects CodeLate Effects Code
Post-traumatic
seizures may not
occur until weeks or
months after the
injury.
Delay means
seizure may be
considered a late
effect of the head
injury.
Rely on documentation to
determine whether to code
late effects (such as 907.0,
Late e ffe ct o f intracranial
injury witho ut m e ntio n o f skull
fracture ) as a secondary
diagnosis.
When to add on:
Documentation shows causal
relationship between the
current
condition/symptom/sign and
the underlying etiology.
The Condition Should You Add a Code?
10. Test YourselfTest Yourself
Question: A 17-year-old male new patient presents with
spells of “blanking out” over the last several weeks. The
patient reports this started a few days after he was hit in the
head with a softball. The FP performs a comprehensive
history and exam, focusing on possible late effects of the
head injury; during moderate-complexity medical decision
making, the FP orders neurologic testing and requests an
evaluation from a local TBI clinic.
Final diagnosis is “mild seizures, status post-TBI.” What ICD-
9 code(s) would you use?
Answer:
1.780.33
2.907.0 (Late e ffe cts o f injurie s to the ne rvo us syste m ; late e ffe ct o f
intracranialinjury witho ut m e ntio n o f skullfracture )
3.E007.3 (Activitie s invo lving o the r spo rts and athle tics playe d as a
te am o r g ro up; base ball; so ftball)
Answer:
1.780.33
2.907.0 (Late e ffe cts o f injurie s to the ne rvo us syste m ; late e ffe ct o f
intracranialinjury witho ut m e ntio n o f skullfracture )
3.E007.3 (Activitie s invo lving o the r spo rts and athle tics playe d as a
te am o r g ro up; base ball; so ftball)
11. More Specific Pain DiagnosisMore Specific Pain Diagnosis
2010 way:
No specific code exists for
jaw pain. Best bet may be
526.9 (Unspe cifie d dise ase s
o f the jaws)
New code:
• 784.92 (Jaw pain)
Benefit: Could help support
dental problem complaints.
12. CheckFecal IncontinenceCheckFecal Incontinence
SymptomsSymptoms
New 5-Digit Code Descriptor
787.60 Full incontinence of feces
787.61 Incomplete defecation
787.62 Fecal smearing
787.63 Fecal urgency
Deleted Code:
787.6 (Inco ntine nce o f
fe ce s)
Deleted Code:
787.6 (Inco ntine nce o f
fe ce s)
13. V13.2x SupportsV13.2x Supports
Dysplasia Check-UpDysplasia Check-Up
Physician may see
patients who have
had vaginal or
vulvar dysplasia to
verify that there has
been no recurrence.
2010 Problem: No
way to reflect history
as the sole reason
for the encounter.
2011 Solution: New
codes for
• V13.23 -- Pe rso nal
histo ry o f vag inal
dysplasia
• V13.24 -- Pe rso nal
histo ry o f vulvar
dysplasia .
Suzanne Leder, CPC, COBGC
14. V49.8x Increases StatusV49.8x Increases Status
OptionsOptions
• V49.86 – Do no t
re suscitate status
• V49.87 – Physical
re straints status.
Capture ‘status’ of a
patient
Indicate DNRorder
Show patient needs
restraining
Useful in:
inpatient (POS 21)
NF (POS 31-32).
New Codes Usage Tips
15. More 40-Plus BMI CodesMore 40-Plus BMI Codes
Past: One general V code (V85.4) to
represent a body mass index (BMI) index
greater than 40
New: Five fifth-digit BMI codes allow
capturing of higher BMIs
V Code Short Descriptor
V85.41 40 . 0 – 44. 9 , adult
V85.42 45. 0 – 49 . 9 , adult
V85.43 50 . 0 – 59 . 9 , adult
V85.44 6 0 . 0 – 6 9 . 9 , adult
V85.45 7 0 and o ve r, adult
16. BMI Expansion ConsiderationsBMI Expansion Considerations
Allow for better
tracking of heavier
individuals
Help support weight
management
treatment
Always report BMI
codes as secondary
diagnoses
can be coded based
on clinical
assessment
Before coding obesity
as primary diagnosis,
obesity must be
documented by the
physician
Benefits Warnings
17. Test YourselfTest Yourself
A new patient with a BMI of 45 presents
complaining of shortness of breath and
related symptoms. The physician
determines that all of the symptoms are
related to the patient’s morbid obesity and
proceeds to counsel the patient on
options for addressing his weight. What
diagnoses should you report?Answer:
1.278.01 (Overweight, obesity, andother
hyperalimentation; overweight andobesity; morbid
obesity)
2.V85.42
Answer:
1.278.01 (Overweight, obesity, andother
hyperalimentation; overweight andobesity; morbid
obesity)
2.V85.42
18. V Codes Support MoreV Codes Support More
MonitoringMonitoring
Problem: When a patient carrying twins has only one placenta with two
amniotic sacs, you currently have no way to reflect the higher risk of
complications.
Solution: New V category
• V91.00 – Twin g e statio n, unspe cifie d num be r o f place nta, unspe cifie d num be r o f am nio tic
sacs
• V91.01 – Twin g e statio n, m o no cho rio nic/m o no am nio tic (o ne place nta, o ne am nio tic sac)
• V91.02 – Twin g e statio n, m o no cho rio nic/diam nio tic (o ne place nta, two am nio tic sacs)
• V91.03 – Twin g e statio n, dicho rio nic/diam nio tic (two place nta, two am nio tic sacs)
• V91.09 – Twin g e statio n, unable to de te rm ine num be r o f place nta and num be r o f am nio tic
sacs.
Bonus: You’ll find similar V codes for triplet gestations (V91.10-V91.19), quadruplet
gestations (V91.20-29), and other unspecified multiple gestations (V91.91-V91.99).
Benefits:
Allows for better data collection
When reported during the antepartum period, may help establish medical need for
interventions or closer monitoring that cannot be adequately captured using the V23 high
riskcodes.
19. Test YourselfTest Yourself
Question: An ob-gyn delivers twins vaginally
with two placentae and two amniotic sacs. How
would you report the delivery global care
package?
Answer:
1.59400 (Ro utine o bste tric care including ante partum care ,
vag inal de live ry [with o r witho ut e pisio to m y, and/o r fo rce ps]
and po stpartum care ) for the first baby
2.59409-51 (Vag inal de live ry o nly [with o r witho ut e pisio to m y
and/o r fo rce ps]; Multiple pro ce dure s ) for the second
3.651.01 (Twin pre g nancy; de live re d)
4.V91.03
5.V27.2 (Twins, bo th live bo rn)
Answer:
1.59400 (Ro utine o bste tric care including ante partum care ,
vag inal de live ry [with o r witho ut e pisio to m y, and/o r fo rce ps]
and po stpartum care ) for the first baby
2.59409-51 (Vag inal de live ry o nly [with o r witho ut e pisio to m y
and/o r fo rce ps]; Multiple pro ce dure s ) for the second
3.651.01 (Twin pre g nancy; de live re d)
4.V91.03
5.V27.2 (Twins, bo th live bo rn)
20. Military Wanted V90Military Wanted V90
Rationale: The Department of Defense
requested codes to help identify retained
objects resulting from explosion injuries, but
the codes could prove useful in other cases,
as well.
Example: An embedded magnetic object
(V90.11) is a contraindication to an MRI exam.
So urce : CDC ICD-9 -CM
Update s
21. Is FBRDx Allowed?Is FBRDx Allowed?
Pieces of wood, glass, or bullet shrapnel might
be left in during foreign body removal. The
fragment may break or split, making removing
the entire foreign body impossible.
With splinter removal, sometimes the
procedure removes some foreign body, but
not all of it.
22. V90 Solves Partial RemovalV90 Solves Partial Removal
V90.xx indicates a foreign body was partially
removed.
Explain a follow-up check for infection after
complete removal with V15.53 (Pe rso nal
histo ry o f re taine d fo re ig n bo dy fully re m o ve d).
ICD-9
codes for
retained
fragment
s of:
23. ICD-9-CM 2011 Staff Quiz
H1N1 Gains Specificity
Question 1: What new info will you need to correctly assign a diagnosis of H1N1 starting Oct. 1?
A. if the patient has previously had H1N1
B. if the H1N1 involves fever, aching
C. if the H1N1 involves pneumonia, other respiratory manifestations, or other manifestations
D. no new info is needed
Fecal Impaction Has New Options
Question 2: True/False: Encopresis, NOS, fecal impaction is sufficient to have the claim paid without the code (787.6) triggering a denial.
Pain Gets 1 More Symptom
Question 3: ICD-9 2011 provides a new specific pain location:
A. arm
B. breast
C. jaw
D. vagina
24. Staff Quiz Answer Key
H1N1 Gains Specificity
Answer 1: C.
Talking point: The new codes for H1N1 (488.1x) have fifth digits to indicate if the H1N1 involves pneumonia (1), other respiratory
manifestations (2), or other manifestations (9) occurring with this type of influenza.
Fecal Impaction Has New Options
Answer 2: False.
Talking point: Fecal impaction is now broken into more detail and requires a fifth digit (787.6x) to indicate full incontinence of feces (0),
incomplete defecation (1), fecal smearing (2), or fecal urgency (3).
Pain Gets 1 More Symptom
Answer: C.
Talking point: Jaw pain did not previously have a specific code to use. ICD-9 2011 solves that riddle with 784.92 (Jaw pain).
25. ResourcesResources
Fam ily Practice Co ding Ale rt, The Coding Institute.
ICD-9-CM CD-ROM. Ninth Version. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and
the National Center for Health Statistics.
ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee release, Centers for Disease
Control & Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics.
ICD-9-CM – Updates. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the National
Center for Health Statistics. May 26, 2010
Ob-Gyn Co ding Ale rt, The Coding Institute.
Part BInside r, The Coding Institute.
Summary of March 2010 ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee
Meeting
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