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

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

Does This Really Need Vascular Surgery?

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

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

A 31-year-old, previously healthy man presents to urgent care with a complaint of abdominal pain and…

Coding Challenge: Angioedema in Urgent Care

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: 22-year-old female…

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

An 18-year-old woman presents to urgent care with sudden onset of facial swelling, particularly around her…

Myth 2 – You Have to Use Sterile Saline for Irrigation

You will see me state this a lot. The solution to pollution is dilution. I didn’t…

Coding Challenge: Electrical Injury in Urgent Care

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: A 22-year-old…

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

A 29-year-old woman is brought to the urgent care clinic by a coworker after sustaining an…

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

A 42-year-old man presents to the urgent care clinic after accidentally touching a live wire while…