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While looking at the list of funny ICD-10 codes brings humor to our busy day as nurse practitioner, there is actually a lot more to billing and coding in healthcare! The Nurse Practitioner Charting School has put together The Basics of Billing and Coding Course to educate and empower nurse practitioners! This instant access, online course offers…

ICD-10 codes are part of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), which is a standardized system used for classifying and coding diseases, symptoms, abnormal findings, and other health-related conditions. These codes are used by healthcare professionals, including nurse practitioners, medical coders, and researchers, to accurately document and communicate diagnoses and procedures. ICD-10 codes…

As a nurse practitioner, providing quality care to patients is of utmost importance. However, the complex nature of healthcare can pose risks, and medical malpractice lawsuits are a concern for nurse practitioners. APRNs are not immune to a medical malpractice suit. Sometimes the nurse practitioner is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Sometimes…

Patient portals provide patients with convenient access to their medical records, test results, appointment schedules, and medication lists. This access allows patients to stay informed about their health status and make more educated decisions regarding their care. Improved communication. Patient portals facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers. Patients can securely message their nurse practitioners,…

Here are some quick tips for wiring a nurse practitioner resume. For more tips on preparing a nurse practitioner resume, check out the Résumé Makeover Pro. Keep it Concise: Your resume should ideally be one or two pages long, so prioritize the most relevant and impactful information. Tailor it to the Job: Customize your resume for…

When a health insurance company denies a prior auth, it can create a sense of imposter syndrome for the nurse practitioners. The NP may have a lack of confidence or second guess their clinical judgment. Maybe they think they should have prescribed a different medication. Or been more thorough with the patient’s physical exam. Maybe the…

As The Burned-out Nurse Practitioner, I am a strong advocate of improving work-life balance as a nurse practitioner. As previously mentioned, prior authorizations are very time consuming for nurse practitioners. When the APRN’s time and energy is drained from completing prior auths, there is a decrease in productivity. This causes the provider to be behind during…

Here are some common barriers that hospitalists may encounter: Workload in the hospital setting. Hospitalists often have a heavy workload, with multiple patients and competing demands. Hospitalist nurse practitioners are busy with admitting new patients, rounding on inpatients, and discharging patients. This can make it challenging to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively. Current tasks. …

SUBJECTIVE Chief complaint and History of present illness: 24-year-old male presents to the clinic for complaints of left ankle pain. Patient was playing basketball when she laterally rolled ankle. Reports 10/10, sharp pain. Difficulty bearing weight. Denies numbness or tingling. Swelling and bruising but no open wounds. Event occurred 15 minutes before presentation to clinic…

Examples of a SOAP note #1 SUBJECTIVE Chief complaint and history of present illness: 55-year-old female presents to the clinic for 6 month follow-up of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Taking lisinopril 10mg daily and tolerating well. Home blood pressures 120/80. Tolerates atorvastatin 20mg daily. Reports improvement of low carb, low fat diet. Exercising 30 minutes 4…