More than two-thirds of Americans surveyed had at least one unmet social need in the past year and more than a quarter said an unmet social need has been a barrier to health.
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Survey shows unmet social needs affect majority of Americans
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
More than two-thirds of Americans surveyed had at least one unmet social need in the past year and more than a quarter said an unmet social need has been a barrier to health, according to a report released in June by Kaiser Permanente.
Osteoporosis, bone fractures cost Medicare $6.3 billion
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The study predicts that the total cost of care associated with osteoporotic fractures will be $95 billion in 2040.
 

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ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for atrial fibrillation
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Your heart may flutter when you’re nervous, but if this happens on a regular basis, it could be a sign of a serious heart condition. Atrial fibrillation, a common and potentially fatal cardiovascular condition, is an irregular heartrate that can cause blood clots, stroke, and other heart-related complications.
 

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Q&A: Understanding the relationship between CKD and hypertension
Source: ACDIS
Q: Can you explain the relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension when reporting them in ICD-10-CM?

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