...of function and deformity that results from this disease, the best treatment potions are early and aggressive. As Lewis, Dirksen, Heitkemper, and Bucher (2014) explained, “The primary goals in the management of RA are the reduction of inflammation, management of pain, maintenance of joint function, and prevention or minimization of joint deformity”. The proper use of drug therapy can treat all of these goals. Using the nursing process during drug therapy ensures safe, effective treatment. The nursing process offers a systematic approach that aids...
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...Therapy Billing Tips Provider Reference Supplement [pic] HP Enterprise Services, Arkansas Title XIX Document Date: 5/12/2010 HP Enterprise Services Arkansas Title XIX Account 500 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 400 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 374-6608 HP Enterprise Services and the HP Enterprise Services logo are registered trademarks of HP Enterprise Services. All other logos, trademarks or service marks used herein are the property of their respective owners. HP Enterprise Services is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of its people. © 2010 HP Enterprise Services. All rights reserved. Contents Introduction 3 Eligibility 4 Restricted Aid Categories 4 All Arkansas Medicaid Aid Categories 6 Therapy Benefits 10 Program Coverage 12 Prior Authorization Request Procedures for Augmentative Communication Device (ACD) 15 Evaluation 15 Contact List for Reviews, Managed Care and Authorizations 16 National Place of Service Codes 18 Quick Tips for Submitting Claims 19 Introduction to Billing 19 CMS-1500 Billing Procedures - Occupational, Physical, Speech Therapy Procedure Codes 19 Augmentative Communication Device (ACD) Évaluation 22 Billing Instructions - Paper Only 22 Completion of the CMS-1500 Claim Form 22 Special Billing Procedures 29 Common Billing Errors 30 Brief Overview of Benefits 31 Contact Information 32 Introduction This Billing Tips document serves as a training supplement...
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...Diagnosis Paper | Diagnosis Paper: Failure to Thrive | | | Linda DeMartinis | 7/17/2012 | | Failure to thrive has been recognized as a medical condition since the early 1900s. There is no universally excepted definition for the term “failure to thrive”. It is a term that describes a condition rather than a specific disease. Failure to Thrive is exactly what it sounds like; it is a failure of the body to perform the functions needed to survive. In infants and young children it is defined as a significant interruption in the expected rate of growth. It is important to note that the term “failure to thrive” is used to describe elderly individuals with declining health, and individuals who are losing the ability to perform the functions need to survive. Children are deemed as individuals who are failing to thrive when their rate of growth does not meet the expected growth rate for a child their age. Reasons for children’s failure to thrive can be medical, such as Anorexia or their refusal to eat from chronic medical problems, such as Renal Disease, Cancer, Congenital Heart Disease, Metabolic Disorders, liver disease, HIV infection, or gastrointestinal reflux. It can range from mild to moderate to severe in individuals with diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, autism, and fetal alcohol syndrome. Other reasons that can lead to a child’s failure to thrive can be emotional or behavioral in origin. When a child is not receiving adequate nutrition or the child...
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...individual receives can all boil down to how well a patient’s record are documented and the ability to access that patient’s information. The ability to access and locate vital health care information can be life or death for a patient. The ability to locate vital patient healthcare information is crucial to the assessment of patient care. A patient’s record can be comprised of five main parts consisting of medical history, lab results/diagnostic results, problem list, clinical notes, and treatment notes. The medical history includes patient demographics, chief complaint (reason why patient is seeking care), history of present illness, past medical history, family history, social history, allergies, medications, review of systems and physical exam information. Patient demographics information consist of name, birth date, address, phone number, gender, race, marital status, attending physician, insurance information, pharmacy name, pharmacy phone number and religious preference. Chief complaints consist of the reason(s) why the patient is seeking care. History of present illness list the history of the current illness beyond that of the chief complaint and listed in chronological order. Past medical history list the past and current medication conditions and includes past surgical history. Family history includes descriptions of age, living status (dead or alive), and presence or absence of chronic medical conditions in immediate family members (parents, siblings and...
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...the cells get damage or become old they die off and are replaced by new ones. Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism is no longer working. The old cells will not die and start to grow out of control, leading to formation of abnormal cells that develops into a mass of tissue known as tumors. Although, some cancers like leukemia do not form tumors ("CTCA," 2013).Cancer tumors are malignant and may invade surrounding tissues and organs. Cancer can also spread to distant organs in the body via the bloodstream and lymphatic system. In this paper, the writer will discuss the diagnosis and staging of cancer, complications of cancer, the side effects of treatmens, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects of cancer and its treatments. To determine what causes cancer is very complex, but studies have suggested that the causes of cancer include, genetic risks, diet, lifestyle, tobacco use, and physical activity. Others causes are some infections, chemicals exposures and radiation ("American Cancer Society," 2013). Detecting cancer early is very crucial as it allows for early treatment and can stop the disease progression. Cancer causes many signs and symptoms depending on size, location of tumor and its effect on surrounding organs and tissues. General signs and symptoms of cancer are: pain, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, fever, skin changes and other symptoms specific to each cancer ("HemOnctoday," 2011). Understanding the disease progression and its...
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...cells do not die and cells grow out of control, forming new, abnormal cells” (National Cancer Institute, 2014, p. 1). The care of cancer is a multidisciplinary approach. Care of cancer means treating the whole person, treating the force of mind, body, and spirit to energize the process of healing. A whole spectrum of healing therapies are available and there is a wide range of specialists are available to help to make decisions about the diagnostic procedures, treatments available, and the support systems like medical, surgical, nutritional, physical, psychological, and spiritual There are two kinds of therapies available: the conventional and complimentary. The conventional therapies include: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, stem cell transplant and hormonal therapy. This paper will describe the diagnosis and staging of cancer as well as the complications, side effects and management.” ”(I2013) Diagnosis “Early and accurate diagnosis of cancer can help increase the chance for successful treatment. There is no single test that can accurately diagnose cancer. The complete evaluation of “a patient usually requires a thorough history and physical examination along with diagnostic testing t Diagnostic procedures for cancer may include imaging, laboratory tests (including tests for tumor markers), tumor biopsy, endoscopic...
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...to prepare and present a comprehensive one hour presentation of a patient case, treatment program, and sample treatment session. The case will be assigned by the instructor. The following patient information will be provided: ** This profile must accompany the informative packet.** 1. medical diagnosis & history 2. social history 3. PT evaluation findings 4. long term PT goals & treatment plan 5. insurance coverage It will be the group's responsibility to identify and present to the class the following (approx. 15 minutes): 1. summary of patient case, including relevant information about the disease/diagnosis, Physical Therapist plan of care & long term goals (the profile as noted above) 2. short term goals 3. specific treatment options & rationale 4. supportive documentation from the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice utilizing at least one preferred practice pattern. 5. expected progression of therapy program for a one month time span 6. insurance issues 7. comprehensive Home Exercise Program 8. SOAP Note for the treatment session 9. list of references The student must use the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice as one reference for the research for this paper. Some of the above information will be presented via the informative packet the students will provide to their fellow classmates and instructors. The case profile must accompany the informative packet. The students will then present and perform a comprehensive 30 minute sample treatment...
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...Childhood Depression Abstract Empirical evidence shows that that depression disorder in children is a common condition that affects emotional, physical, and social development. Risk factors include parental conflict, a family history of depression, poor peer relationship, negative thinking, and deficit in coping skills. Treatment criteria of children and adults are the same, with the exception that children may display irritability rather than depressed or sad mood, and loss of weight may be seen as a failure gain appropriate weight milestones. Diagnosis and treatment should take into account developmental stage, suicidality, severity of depression, and social and environmental factors. The recommended therapies for mild depression include interpersonal therapy and cognitive behavior therapy and serve as appropriate adjuvant to medical treatments for those with moderate and severe depression. This paper explore depression among children, outlines different types of diagnosis, as well as the parameters for rare situations in which practitioners can try antidepressants when psychotherapeutic options fail and the depression is in severe stage. Introduction About 2.8 percent of children younger than 13 years suffer from depression at any given point in time (Clark, Jansen, & Cloy, 2012). The incidence of depression among children is a major concern because of the damaging and acute consequences associated with the disorder. Research shows that 60 percent of adolescents...
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...(2013). Physical Therapy Figure 1. Sellers, J. (2013). Physical Therapy By: Corbin Felts By: Corbin Felts Communicating Effectively in the Field of Physical Therapy Communicating Effectively in the Field of Physical Therapy Injuries cannot be avoided in the world of competitive sports. Of course, when injuries occur, they must be treated. The significance and type of injury can vary but it is the physical therapist’s responsibility to insure quality treatment. The duties of a physical therapist include evaluating, diagnosing, and documenting the type of injury(s), as well as prescribing appropriate treatment. Writing in the field of physical therapy plays a key role to the success of a patient’s wellbeing as well as a physical therapist’s career. When giving your written diagnosis and treatment plans, the accuracy and articulation of your writing holds the key to either a speedy recovery or the risk of further injury. Physical therapists must stress the importance of being able to communicate with patients both orally and in writing. Injuries cannot be avoided in the world of competitive sports. Of course, when injuries occur, they must be treated. The significance and type of injury can vary but it is the physical therapist’s responsibility to insure quality treatment. The duties of a physical therapist include evaluating, diagnosing, and documenting the type of injury(s), as well as prescribing appropriate treatment. Writing in the field of physical therapy plays...
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...naturally. There are about 800 new cases diagnosed each year. This paper will go into detail over the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of this disorder, as well as many other intriguing facts and information about Turner Syndrome. I hope you learn more about the characteristics of this chromosomal disorder and also come to an understanding...
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...Current diagnosis COPD/Emphysema. Patient XX was diagnosed with COPD in 2009. COPD is a progressive disease with presence of airflow obstruction, which may be cause by chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Emphysema is a pathological condition caused by the destruction of alveolar walls and a consequent permanent enlargement of the alveolar sacs. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), a diagnosis of COPD is made based on the patient’s signs and symptoms, medical and family history, and results of diagnostic tests. Common signs and symptoms of COPD include cough, dyspnea, wheezing, and chest tightness. Most patients are older than 50 years. They present with major complaints of severe dyspnea and require the use of accessory muscles...
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...is 40, and the elderly are rarely affected (RSD CRPS). It is generally seen in more women than men, but both are susceptible (RSD CRPS). There is no cure but merely therapies to treat the symptoms as the individual’s body works to heal itself. There...
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...issues, social interactions, daily functioning, and psychological issues. Over the years, there has been an increase in the awareness of post traumatic stress, and the impact of its diagnosis, (Bastien, 2010). Treatment relies on a multidimensional approach, including supportive patient education, cognitive therapy, and psychopharmacology. This paper will review PTSD, including clinical manifestations, diagnosis, medical and nursing management and community resources available to those affected by this disease. Description of Disease “Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder with a sustained and dysfunctional emotional reaction to a traumatic event, threat of injury or death, and pain,” (Valente, 2010). A traumatic event can be military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault. Most people who are exposed to a traumatic event will have stress reactions for the immediate days or weeks following the incident, however with some time will be able to deal with the event and return to normal. However, some people will have stress reactions that do not go away on their own and may even worsen with time. These individuals are at risk for developing PTSD. Post traumatic stress disorder became a formal diagnosis in the 1980s, however was recognized as early as the American Civil War when combat veterans were referred to as suffering from “soldier’s heart.” After serving in wars, many returned home...
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...Running Head: HISTRIONIC PERSONALITY DISORDER Histrionic Personality Disorder Abstract This paper describes the characteristics, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of an individual with Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD). These individuals display a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior. The exact cause of this disorder is not known, but it has been linked to learned and inherited behavior. Diagnosing HPD can be difficult because it is similar to other personality disorders. Part of the focus of treatment is to help the individual uncover the motivations and fears associated with their thoughts and behavior. Histrionic Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD), according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), is a type of personality disorder in which the affected individual displays a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior beginning in early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts (Benjamin, 2003, p. 168). People with this disorder have intense, unstable emotions and distorted self images. Their self-esteem depends on the approval of others and does not arise from a true feeling of self worth. They also have an overwhelming desire to be noticed and often behave dramatically or inappropriately...
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...Disorder Paper LaTridia M. Chambers Psych/575 November 15, 2012 Dr. Fred Benner Disorder Paper One of the mostly commonly know neurological disorders within society today is Parkinson’s disease. It is classified as a neurodegenerative disorder (Healthwise, 2010). As of today there isn’t a known cure for Parkinson’s disease. Most patients are diagnosed after age of 60, but symptoms can begin much sooner. The most well-known case of this happening is the case of celebrity Michael J. Fox that was diagnosed at the age of 30 with Parkinson’s disease (MedicineNet, 2004). In order to understand treatment methods, it is essential to understand the history, causes, symptoms and pathology of Parkinson’s disease. The disease received its name from James Parkinson, an English doctor (Jankovic, 2008). Parkinson wrote a paper in 1817 entitled “An Essay on the Shaking Palsy.” In the essay, Parkinson reviewed the cases of 6 of his patients who exhibited symptoms of what is now known as Parkinson’s disease. The disease is complicated to explain. It is caused by a defect in nerve cells in the brain. In normal brains, nerve cells make dopamine. Dopamine in turn is the chemical that tells parts of the brain to send signals that control movement. The disease takes place because there is a deficiency of dopamine because of a defect with the nerve cells that create the chemical (Freed, 2001). Dopamine in a healthy brain travels between two areas of the brain: The Substantia Nigra...
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