Difficulty Ambulating: 15 ICD-10 Codes to Know
Difficulty ambulating—when someone finds it challenging to walk and maintain balance—is a common medical problem among older adults. In fact, one study on gait disturbances in the elderly notes that there is a: Of course, old age isn’t the only reason someone may have difficulty ambulating. Other causes include: In some cases, multiple factors may…
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Nonhealing Wound: What to Do When Wounds Don’t Heal
A nonhealing wound isn’t just a nuisance. Research suggests that these affect the quality of life of almost 2.5% of the United States population. It’s not uncommon for patients struggling with non-healing wounds to face issues with mobility, ongoing pain, isolation, and anxiety. This healthcare dilemma undoubtedly poses significant economic, clinical, and even social challenges,…
Physical Therapist Eval Forms: 11 Tips to Optimize Documentation
They say your first step is the most important one. This sentiment certainly applies to the physical therapy field—namely when it comes to evaluating patients during their initial visit. A misstep during the evaluation process can not only set patients on the wrong path to recovery, but can also make it difficult to get reimbursed…
The 4 Elements of a Proper Wound Assessment
According to 2019 research, chronic wounds affect approximately 6.7 million people in the U.S. with an excess of $50 billion spent annually on treatment. The best way to determine the right wound care for this growing number of patients—and reducing their healthcare costs—is conducting a proper wound assessment. We’ll walk through important foundational knowledge for…
Put the “Health” Back in Employee Mental Health
Employee mental health is a critical—and human—concern for any workplace. After all, healthy, productive employees are key to a thriving and successful organization. Unfortunately, 76% of U.S. workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition in 2021, which underscores the need for a greater focus on this aspect of employment. The mental…
Medicare Physical Therapy: A Go-To Guide for Practitioners
Does Medicare cover physical therapy? This is a question that both patients and physical therapists often ask, as the Medicare program can be complex no matter your role in it. The short answer is yes. Medicare does cover physical therapy, but as a physical therapist, there may be a multitude of other questions you have…
Modifier 24 and Its Wound Care Coding Uses
As a wound care provider, you’re probably very familiar with classifying wounds and making treatment recommendations. However, something that occasionally stumps even the best practitioners is medical billing codes. For one, it’s not always clear when or how often you should use them. Then, when you finally figure it out, sometimes, they’ve been updated again….