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Coding Pearls - Nonunion of a Lapidus Bunionectomy
“I performed a Lapidus bunionectomy that went on to a subsequent nonunion of the arthrodesis site. We are planning a return to the operating room to revise it. Any suggestions on the best ICD-10 code and best CPT code to use in this situation?”
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A Cybersecurity Advisory was Issued Related to the LummaC2 Malware
A Cybersecurity Advisory was issued related to the LummaC2 malware. This alert highlights the growing industry of Cyberhacking as a service. Looking at this malware product is a good lesion in good cybersecurity. You want to read this entire article.
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Coding Pearls - Documentation Requirements for Unannounced DME Site Visit
For an unannounced Durable Medical Equipment (DME) site visit, you'll need to have readily available documentation demonstrating compliance with DMEPOS supplier standards, including licensure, insurance, inventory, complaint resolution protocols, and instructions for beneficiary use. The inspector will verify this information and may also take photographs of the facility. This should not be a surprise. When you applied for your DME ID number, you filled out the Medicare enrollment application, form CMS-855S, and when you signed the application, you agreed to follow the rules. Here are the rules for what needs to be present when an unannounced DME on site visit occurs.
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Cyber Attacks: Real Threats to Your Office
Cyberattacks : This is getting very real and very scary for your practice
Esse Health, a healthcare provider in the Greater St. Louis area in Missouri, experienced a cyberattack that impacted its healthcare operations
This event hit major network news in St Louis
https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/05/07/cyberattack-puts-healthcare-hold-hundreds-st-louis-metro/
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