Seated exercises: A complete guide for practices and patients
Only 24% of adults in the United States meet the federal guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity, according to the CDC’s National Health Interview Survey. For people who spend most of the day sitting, whether at a desk, in a wheelchair, or recovering from injury, staying active is harder still. Seated exercises close a […]
CPT code 20605: Arthrocentesis intermediate joint billing guide
Arthrocentesis claims are among the most audit-prone procedures in outpatient musculoskeletal billing. The distinction between intermediate and large joints, the presence or absence of ultrasound guidance, and bilateral modifier rules all create decision points where coding errors concentrate. Practice management software like Pabau is built to reduce those errors at the point of documentation, through […]
Chest exam template: Step-by-step guide with checklist
Download your free chest exam template A comprehensive chest examination template with systematic technique guidance, normal findings reference tables, and SOAP note documentation structure suitable for private practice, clinical settings, sports medicine, and telehealth consultations. Download template A well-structured chest exam is one of the most valuable clinical skills a healthcare professional can master. It […]
ICD-10 code M79.4: Hypertrophy of (infrapatellar) fat pad
ICD-10 code M79.4 at a glance M79.4 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM diagnosis code. Practices can submit it directly on claims for reimbursement, subject to payer medical necessity requirements. Below is the at-a-glance reference table coders need most. Field Detail Code M79.4 Description Hypertrophy of (infrapatellar) fat pad Billable status Yes – billable/specific code Code […]
Eichhoff’s test: Procedure, interpretation, and Finkelstein’s difference
Most hand therapists and physical therapists perform Eichhoff’s test dozens of times a year for suspected De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. Many are unknowingly calling it the wrong name. A 2018 PMC study (PMID 30154628) confirmed what clinical educators have long argued: what is routinely performed and labeled “Finkelstein’s test” in practice is actually Eichhoff’s modification. The […]
Spurling’s test: Procedure, interpretation, and clinical accuracy
Spurling’s test: Definition, procedure, and clinical interpretation Cervical radiculopathy is one of the most commonly missed musculoskeletal diagnoses in clinical practice. The Spurling’s test gives clinicians a fast, bedside method to reproduce the patient’s radicular symptoms and build a confident case for nerve root involvement before ordering imaging. Understanding exactly how to perform it, and […]
Hip flexor strain test: Thomas Test, FADIR, and clinical grading
Hip flexor injuries are among the most frequently missed diagnoses in clinical musculoskeletal assessment. Anterior hip pain gets attributed to groin pulls, lumbosacral referral, or hip labral pathology, while the underlying hip flexor strain goes undocumented and undertreated. A systematic review published in the journal Sports Medicine found that sports-related groin pain accounts for 12% […]
HCPCS code C1767: Generator, neurostimulator implantable, non-rechargeable
HCPCS code C1767: Definition and code attributes HCPCS code C1767 is a Level II HCPCS code maintained by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS. It describes a single implantable, non-rechargeable neurostimulator generator. The code sits within the C-series device category, which CMS created specifically for items that qualify for temporary pass-through payment […]
Pediatric balance scale: Free template and scoring guide
Whether you work in a therapy practice management system or a paper-based practice, understanding the pediatric balance scale (PBS) scoring framework and normative trends ensures you can reliably assess motor function and track progress over time. Download your free pediatric balance scale Pediatric balance scale A standardized 14-item clinical assessment form for evaluating balance and […]
Infraspinatus test: How to perform and interpret it
The infraspinatus test is a shoulder orthopedic special test that detects tears or weakness in the infraspinatus, the primary external rotator of the glenohumeral joint. It is also known as the external rotation resistance test or infraspinatus muscle test. A positive infraspinatus test means the muscle cannot resist an internal rotation force applied by the […]