Entries by Daphne Hanson

Important symptom of underlying hepatic disease

Fatigue is often an important symptom of underlying hepatic disease. Intense pruritus and other dermatologic changes in the presence of elevated bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase suggest cholestasis. Transaminase elevations generally signify hepatocellular inflammation or necrosis. Hepatomegaly and elevated alkaline phosphatase may be the only signs of infiltrative disease and mass lesions. Bilirubin exceeding 10mg/dL is […]

Digestive disorder

Identify a digestive disorder that is closely linked to a particular time or place. For example, a lower incidence of colorectal cancer has been documented in parts of the world where the local diet consists primarily of fresh fruits and vegetables with low consumption of cooked red meat. (Note: colorectal cancer is an example—please do not […]

The health care industry utilizing telehealth

The COVID-19 virus has transformed the health care industry utilizing telehealth more than ever before. Due to the increasing demand of telehealth, you have been tasked with creating a tip sheet for the providers in your clinic. The purpose of this tip sheet is to give the providers the critical information they need for coding […]