Category: Urgent Care

The Laceration Course

Proper Positioning

July 22, 2024
Patrick O’Malley, MD

As we age, certain tasks become more challenging, and for me, hunching over to repair a…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge on Shoulder Injuries in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

July 1, 2024
Tracey Davidoff, MD

A 27-year-old man presents to urgent care with a gradual onset of shoulder pain that worsens…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge on Shoulder Injuries in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

July 1, 2024
Tracey Davidoff, MD

A 34-year-old woman presents to urgent care with severe pain in her right shoulder after a…

Coding Challenge (UC)

Coding Challenge: Shoulder Injury in Urgent Care

July 1, 2024
Brad Laymon, PA-C, CPC, CEMC

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: PRESENTATION 56-year-old…

The Laceration Course

Essential Tool: Headlamp for Laceration Repairs

June 20, 2024
Patrick O’Malley, MD

Visualization of the wound you are repairing is crucial. If you are struggling to see what…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge on HIV Treatment & Prevention in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

June 1, 2024
Tracey Davidoff, MD

A 21-year-old man presents to urgent care with a persistent cough and mild fatigue for the…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge on HIV Treatment & Prevention in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

June 1, 2024
Tracey Davidoff, MD

A 30-year-old man presents to urgent care 48 hours after he had unprotected sex with a…

Coding Challenge (UC)

Coding Challenge: HIV in Urgent Care

June 1, 2024
Brad Laymon, PA-C, CPC, CEMC

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: 43-year-old established…

The Laceration Course

Does This Really Need Vascular Surgery?

May 21, 2024
Patrick O’Malley, MD

In light of the recent JUCM article by Dr. Benjamin Barlow, Alan Ayers, and Monte Sandler, I wanted…