Category: Urgent Care

Coding Challenge (UC)

Coding Challenge: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Urgent Care

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

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: PRESENTATION 26-year-old…

The Laceration Course

Essential Tool: Trauma Shears

August 22, 2024
Patrick O’Malley, MD

Having a good pair of durable scissors or “trauma shears” will serve you well. If working…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge on Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

August 1, 2024
Tracey Davidoff, MD

A 9-month-old baby girl is brought to urgent care by her mother who reports that for…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge on Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

August 1, 2024
Tracey Davidoff, MD

A 25-year-old woman presents with left ear pain for 2 days after swimming. You see a…

Coding Challenge (UC)

Coding Challenge: Ear Pain in Urgent Care

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

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: PRESENTATION 10-year-old…

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 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…

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…