Amy M. Smith, RN, Registered Nurse; Maureen J. Fernandes, RN, BSN, Registered Nurse; Lauren Perez, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner; and Calissia V. Cobbs, Patient Services Specialist Supervisor, at the Radiation Oncology Clinic at the UTMB Health Galveston Campus.
Clinic Closeup
Amy M. Smith, RN, Registered Nurse; Maureen J. Fernandes, RN, BSN, Registered Nurse; Lauren Perez, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner; and Calissia V. Cobbs, Patient Services Specialist Supervisor, at the Radiation Oncology Clinic at the UTMB Health Galveston Campus.
Clinic Closeup
Amy M. Smith, RN, Registered Nurse; Maureen J. Fernandes, RN, BSN, Registered Nurse; Lauren Perez, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner; and Calissia V. Cobbs, Patient Services Specialist Supervisor, at the Radiation Oncology Clinic at the UTMB Health Galveston Campus.
Clinic Closeup
Amy M. Smith, RN, Registered Nurse; Maureen J. Fernandes, RN, BSN, Registered Nurse; Lauren Perez, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner; and Calissia V. Cobbs, Patient Services Specialist Supervisor, at the Radiation Oncology Clinic at the UTMB Health Galveston Campus.
Clinic Closeup
Amy M. Smith, RN, Registered Nurse; Maureen J. Fernandes, RN, BSN, Registered Nurse; Lauren Perez, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner; and Calissia V. Cobbs, Patient Services Specialist Supervisor, at the Radiation Oncology Clinic at the UTMB Health Galveston Campus.
The human body is like a puzzle, with all of its parts fitting together to complete a picture of health. When a piece goes missing or does not fit, the body’s systems may not work as they should. This is where a physician comes in, applying their expertise to solve the puzzle and help the patient feel healthy – and whole – again. This perspective inspired Israa Ali, MD, to pursue endocrinology and continues to drive her passion for patient care.
The Division of Rheumatology at UTMB is experiencing significant growth—bringing expanded access, more treatment options, and, most importantly, much-needed relief to patients suffering from a wide range of often painful and chronic conditions. Rheumatic diseases primarily affect the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. These disorders are frequently driven by autoimmune and inflammatory processes, in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues.
Previously, patients with benign hematologic disorders were referred to hematology specialists. This was not always necessary or practical as most hematology specialists are trained to handle cancerous blood conditions. Today, primary care providers are equipped with the knowledge necessary to help their patients manage non-cancerous blood conditions, like anemia or clotting disorders. UTMB’s John Sealy Diagnostic Center seeks to make this even easier.
UTMB has opened a new Care Coordination and Referral Center at the UTMB Health Primary Care Pavilion on Harborside Drive in Galveston, further expanding access to care for patients across the island. The in-person center is designed to help patients navigate the health system, get connected with appropriate clinical care providers, and schedule appointments.
In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, the role of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) continues to expand beyond direct patient care. Reflecting this progression, Dr. Allison Mitchell, a highly respected APP within the UTMB Division of Nephrology, has recently been appointed as the new Nephrology APP Lead.
APP Corner is a monthly feature by, about, and for UTMB's Advanced Practice Professionals.
Do you ever have a circumstance when you can bill a preventive care and a sick visit during the same encounter? If so, are you documenting and coding correctly? This is often a missed opportunity. Both visits may be documented in the same encounter note and must justify the codes billed.
Have coding questions or need additional training? We are here to help! We invite you to contact us to schedule large group, small group, or 1:1 training.
RCO Coding Clip is a monthly feature in the FGP Newsletter, with educational and informational items for providers from our Revenue Cycle Operations Coding Team.
We feature sights across our UTMB campuses each month. If you think you know where this photo was taken, let us know. We will share the location next month!
All readers who submit a correct response within one week of publication will be entered into a drawing. One randomly selected winner will receive a UTMB umbrella and be recognized in next month's edition! (Eligibility to win is once per calendar year.)
Congratulations to Natalie Turrubiartes, Medical Assistant I at the League City Urgent Care Clinic. She was the lucky winner randomly selected from all who correctly identified the Clear Lake Campus hospital lobby.
RCO Coding Clip
Omar Chibani, PhD, DABR
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