Putting it All Together
10 Putting it All Together Objectives After completing this chapter, readers should be able to: Organize and process claims appropriately. Complete insurance claims based on patient demographic information. Code ICD-9-CM…
GENERAL SURGERY
Understanding Insurance Policies
5 Understanding Insurance Policies Chapter Outline Section 1 Insurance Carriers and Policies Introduction Defining Payment Methodologies Fee Schedules Relative Value Study Usual, Customary, and Reasonable Payment Plans Ambulatory Payment Classification…
HCPCS Coding System
4 HCPCS Coding System Chapter Outline HCPCS Background Information HealthCare Common Procedure Coding System Levels of Codes HCPCS Format Types of HCPCS Level II Codes Correct Code Selection Types of…
Physical Agents
Overview Physical agents are well characterized and relatively easily measured and knowledge of exposures is important in managing the workplace Appropriate control of exposure is essential in preventing harm arising…
Occupational Cancers
Overview The overall burden of occupational cancer in Great Britain is currently around 8000 deaths and 14 000 cancer registrations per year. This represents 8% of all cancer deaths in men…
The Ageing Workforce
Overview Nearly one-fifth of all workers in the industrialized world are over 50 and the number of younger workers entering the labour force each year is declining Increasing the economic…
Respiratory Disorders
Overview A detailed occupational history is essential for the diagnosis of occupational respiratory disorders Accurate diagnosis of the subset and cause of occupational asthma is essential for optimal management of…
Global Health
Overview Global health has been defined as ‘health problems, issues, and concerns that transcend national boundaries, may be influenced by circumstances or experiences in other countries, and are best addressed…
Emerging Issues
Overview Emerging occupational and environmental health issues can broadly be categorized as either due to environmental changes, to the changing nature of work, or to the composition of the workforce….
