Article Answers Reader Questions About Coding
Two questions relate to new evaluation/management with modifier 25 and 3D mammography
Patients Not Talking About Using Alternative Therapies for Pain
Although most said they'd let their physician know if asked, survey finds
Many Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Cases Upgraded at Prostatectomy
Upgrading, up staging linked to age >60, PSA >5.0 ng/ml, and >25 percent positive cores
Increasing Aerobic Exercise Rx Benefits Older Women
300 versus 150 minutes of moderate-vigorous workouts each week paid off after a year
CMS May Adopt Doctors’ Calls for End-of-Life Counseling
Two new codes would be established; would be used for conversations about care options
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
More Radiation Doesn’t Up Survival in Low-Risk Prostate CA
But higher doses may improve survival in men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancers
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
Genes May Be Key to a Better HIV Vaccine
Findings challenge one-shot-fits-all approach, could guide development of future vaccines
Antibodies to Serum Amyloid P Deplete Amyloid Deposits
Phase 1 study shows safe, efficient depletion of deposits in liver, kidney in systemic amyloidosis
