NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—Pulse-echo ultrasound is a useful method for point-of-care osteoporosis screening, researchers from Finland report. “To effectively increase diagnostic coverage, this kind of device should be in every primary or occupational healthcare unit,” Dr. Janne P. Karjalainen from the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio tells Reuters Health by email. Currently, osteoporosis is…
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: A Valuable Tool for Diagnosing Rheumatic Illnesses
Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound is a valuable imaging modality for the practicing rheumatologist and provides an efficient tool with high diagnostic value in the evaluation of patients with musculoskeletal complaints. The use of MSK ultrasound has evolved in the U.S. due to the emergence of less-expensive, portable ultrasound units, which provide high-quality gray-scale and power Doppler…
EULAR 2015: Imaging in Rheumatology
ROME, Italy—The explosion of imaging technology has made it more important than ever to establish a standardized way in which imaging can and should be used in clinical practice, an expert said in a session at EULAR 2015, the annual congress of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR). Marie-Antonietta d’Agostino, MD, PhD, professor of rheumatology…
Diagnostic Imaging in Patient with Atraumatic Left Shoulder Pain: History
Editor’s note: In this recurring feature, we first present a series of images (this page) for your review, and then a brief discussion of the findings and diagnosis. Before you turn to the discussion, examine these images carefully and draw your own conclusions. History A 56-year-old man with end-stage renal disease on peritoneal dialysis presents…
Diagnostic Imaging in Patient with Atraumatic Left Shoulder Pain: Findings
View the question. Findings/Diagnosis The AP radiograph of the left shoulder (see Figure 1) shows erosions of the proximal humeral and glenoid articular surfaces (black arrows) without joint-space narrowing. There is a well-defined marginal erosion with overhanging edge at the junction of the proximal humeral articular surface and rotator cuff insertion on the greater tuberosity (ellipse)….
Coding Corner Answer: December
Proper CPT coding for arthrocentesis injections in 2015
Coding Corner Question: December
CPT coding changes for arthrocentesis injections in 2015
EULAR 2014: Ultrasound Use Important for Rheumatology
Experts offer insight into ultrasound for joint counts in rheumatoid arthritis, synovial biopsies, Sjögren’s syndrome
The ACR/ARHP Offers Practice Management Track at Annual Meeting
Program features practical training to keep rheumatology practices current with coding, compliance rules, regulations
Coding Corner Answers: July
Answers to rheumatologists’ five most common coding and billing questions
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