ICD-10 Code S13.8XXD: Neck sprain, subsequent encounter
ICD-10 Code S13.8XXD is the billable code for “sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck, subsequent encounter.” It applies to follow-up visits for a previously diagnosed neck sprain, once the patient has moved past active treatment and into the routine healing or recovery phase. Submitting the initial encounter code, S13.8XXA, on a […]
Borg RPE scale
Download your free Borg RPE scale A ready-to-use assessment template for measuring perceived exertion during exercise sessions. Includes the original 6-20 scale, Modified CR10 variant for dyspnea screening, and clinical interpretation guidance for cardiac, respiratory, and oncology patient populations. Download template The Borg RPE scale is one of the most widely used subjective assessment tools […]
Modified Romberg test: Clinical guide to performing and interpreting results
The modified Romberg test adds a 30-second time estimate to the classic balance exam. How to perform, score, and read the results.
Fovea sign test: Technique, interpretation, and diagnostic accuracy
The fovea sign test detects foveal TFCC and ulnotriquetral tears via thumb pressure on the ulnar fovea. Technique, results, and accuracy.
Hip examination: A complete clinical guide for practitioners
Hip pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints across all age groups. A misattributed diagnosis at the first clinical encounter can delay treatment by an average of several months. A rigorous hip examination identifies whether pain originates intra-articularly, from periarticular structures, or is referred from the lumbar spine or sacroiliac joint, and that […]
Danis-Weber classification: Ankle fracture types explained
Ankle fractures are among the most common orthopaedic injuries seen in emergency departments and outpatient practices. Most are misclassified at first contact. The Danis-Weber classification gives clinicians a fast, radiograph-based framework to characterize fibular fractures and guide initial management decisions, and it takes roughly ten seconds to apply once you know the anatomy. This guide […]
HCPCS code E0140: Walker with trunk support billing guide
HCPCS code E0140 covers a walker with trunk support, adjustable or fixed height, any type, billed under the Medicare Part B durable medical equipment (DME) benefit. Coverage depends on meeting specific medical necessity criteria, and walker claims get denied more often than most DME billers expect. What the treating physician documents doesn’t always match what […]
Cervical torsion test: How to perform and interpret it
How to perform the cervical torsion test and read a positive result for cervicogenic dizziness: trunk-rotation steps, signs, limits.
Yo-yo intermittent recovery test: Complete guide to protocol and scoring
The yo-yo intermittent recovery test scores repeated-sprint fitness by distance. Get the protocol, level 1 vs 2, scoring and VO2max formula.
Seated exercises: A complete guide for practices and patients
A complete guide to seated exercises for seniors, office workers, and wheelchair users, with upper body, core, leg, and back-pain routines plus a printable 10-minute plan practice teams can share with patients.