ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency is a genetically transmitted disorder associated with an increased risk of emphysema and liver disease. The highest incidence occurs in whites of Northern European descent; the disorder affects between 70,000 and 100,000 individuals in the United States. Most persons with alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency are misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. The laboratory tests used to screen for and diagnose the disorder are simple, inexpensive, and provide an opportunity to prevent the development of clinical disease through education about cofactor avoidance. This article provides a review of the epidemiology, genetics, and clinical presentation of this disorder.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

In 1997, Congress authorized payments to nurse practitioners (NPs) for Medicare-provided services. NP services are now reimbursed at 85% of the physician fee schedule. As this source of reimbursement was realized, so was a new area of liability for NPs. Failure to follow billing rules can result in payment denial, repayment of fees already paid, mandated educational activities, fines, fraud prosecution, loss of Medicare-billing ability, and loss of employment. Appropriate billing entails adhering to guidelines for selecting procedure codes and proper medical documentation. This article identifies high-risk areas for NPs who bill Medicare and provides resources for accessing additional information.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID