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High Paying Jobs In The Medical Field

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This article shares some information on high paying jobs in the medical field. This would help you choose the right career path if you are a medical student
The medical industry is growing at a faster pace and it needs experts, technicians, research professionals, scientists, and other assistants in different fields of medicine. Before you finish your studies it is important to take a look at highest paying jobs in the medical field so that you can select the one you are interested in. Apart from this, it would also help you choose the relevant subjects that can help you qualify for the best jobs in the medical field. A quick look at the different medical fields would also help you plan your career accordingly. It may happen that you may not get an admission into the best medical college or you may not want to become a doctor at all but still want to work in the medical field. In such situations, you must know about the industries associated with medical stream so that you can think of other probable options that would let you explore the medical filed in a different manner. This article provides you with information on high paying jobs in the medical field so that you will be able to choose a career of your choice that also pays well.

Highest Paying Medical Jobs

First, I would tell you about the popular and lucrative careers in the medical field and no doubt it is doctors who rule the industry. But not all the doctors have the best medical careers. Given below are some of the doctors who are entitled for great salaries.

Surgeons: Surgeons, no doubt dominate the high paying jobs in the medical field. The salary range differs for different surgeons but neurosurgeons get the highest salary, that is somewhere around $ 250,000 per year.

Anesthesiologists: Anesthesiologists work with surgeons and play a very important role in any kind of surgery. They administer and assist the entire surgery and hence this is the second most lucrative career. They earn around $ 230,000 per year.

Dentists: The third most lucrative career in the medical field is dentistry. They take care of the oral health and dental disorders of the patients. Orthodontists and periodontists earn around $ 220,000 per year.

Gynecologists: The primary job of the gynecologists is to treat pregnancy and reproductive health related problems faced by women. But they also provide general medical care to women and the new born babies. They earn around $ 205,000 per year.

Apart from this there are general physicians, obstetrics, geneticists, veterinarian, dietitians, chiropractors, pediatricians, osteopathic physician, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists who earn between $ 140,000 – $ 185,000. These were some of the high paying jobs in the medical field. Now, I would you tell you about the jobs that are closely associated with medical field.

Highest Paying Jobs in the Medical Field

Given below are some of the relatively high paying jobs in the medical field that are essential to run the medical industry smoothly.

Nursing: The salaries of nurses differ as per their expertise and specialties. A registered nurse can get up to $ 100,000 per year. The salary of nurse also depends on whether a candidate holds a degree or diploma in nursing. A degree holder is paid more. Apart from this, experience too counts before the salaries are fixed.

Therapists: There are different kinds of therapists, such as occupational and physiotherapists. Their primary job is to assist and rehabilitate physically or/and mentally impaired patients. They earn around $ 70,000 – $ 80,000 per year. Therapists with masters degree are paid the highest.

X-ray Technicians: X-ray technicians earn somewhere around $ 50,000 – $ 60,000 per year. The pay scale is subject to their qualification. Degree holders are paid more than diploma and certificate holders. Salary is also subject to the city and location of the hospital along with experience of the candidate.

Pharmacy Technician: The job of a pharmacy technician is to distribute the prescribed medications to the patients under the guidance of a pharmacist. They can earn up to $ 40,000 – $ 60,000 per year. Again the salary is subject to qualification and experience of the candidate and location of the pharmacy.

Apart from this, there are forensic scientists, medical assistants, dental hygienists, respiratory therapists, ultrasonographers, and physicians assistants, etc. who earn somewhere between $ 40,000 – $ 80,000 per year depending on their qualification and experience. These were some of the medical jobs that are paid well. If you are interested in other high paying jobs, the top ten highest paying jobs in America can be an interesting read.

Before you choose any of these high paying jobs in the medical field it is advisable to consult a career counselor who will share more insights on best careers in medicine. Hope you get your dream job soon. All the best!!!

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Coding high risk paps

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Hi everyone! Our lab received a kickback on a code used for a high risk pap smear we received – it was for +HPV and I used the code but per Medicare, they require a screening code as the first listed diagnosis – with that being said, in the ICD-9 world, we always used "V15.89" (or something similar to that, I had to cross walk it to remember) as our first listed code which now, though, is "Z77.9" – I would keep using that but "Z77.9" is the code I use for DES exposure so I’m not quite sure what to do – Any thoughts? (I have included the message we got from the kickback below)

As explained more fully in chapter 10, Medicare requires that all screening Pap tests, both
routine and high-risk, be billed with a screening code as the principal (first listed) diagnosis.

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Home Medical Testing Beats High Prices For Medical Supplies

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Are you tired of paying too much for medical supplies at the pharmacy? Almost always, the prices there are so high they almost reach the level of ridiculous. And that is to add to the fees you’ve already paid to see your local doctor. Did you know that it is now possible for you to buy medical testing equipment that you can use at home? At a discounted price, you can purchase the same kind of stuff they use at the doctor’s office, and use it to help improve your general wellness, without waiting in line at the clinic, or spending an arm and a leg at the pharmacy.

What you may not realize is that there are some things that can be tested just as easily at home. Things such as tests for Strep Throat or pregnancy are things that you don’t have to pay the doctor to tell you. Having medical testing supplies at home will do much to improve your life, and save you some dollars.

Whether you are part of a private practice, or are just a mom who would rather take care of some of these things at home, having medical supplies shipped straight to your home or office will be a convenient and important way for you to save money, and have all the equipment that you’ll need. There are online providers for thousands of medical supplies, who work hard to offer them to you at a discounted price that you’ll be satisfied with. It may even be possible for these companies to get a hold of something specific for you, if they don’t already have it in stock.

These offers can be a fantastic opportunity for doctors to get some of the things that they need as well for their offices. Even more complicated equipment, such as ECG machines, EKG Nikotabs, and Cardio Sense disposable electrodes are ready and available for shipping, at an extremely discounted price. Some companies will even ship the items for free, if the total price is over a certain amount.

Being a part of the online world, ordering and shipping is usually very simple, and stress-free. Most companies offer some sort of online “shopping cart” which allows you to keep track of the things that you want to purchase, as well as give you a total price calculated with the addition of shipping. You can pay by credit card, and immediately direct the shipping service to the place where you wish to have the items dropped off.

With these great services, you’ll be able to do just as well as if you had taken the time and spent the extra money to go to the doctor. Home medical testing works just as well – try it today!

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High dose Influenza vaccination

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A high dose flu shot was given to a pt who is under 65 years old due to the patient is immunocompromised. Insurance has denied it as not eligible due to the patient’s age. Would this be appealable or they would be denied regardless? Does anyone have came across the same issue? Any feedback would help! Thank you!

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ICD.10 for global c section high risk pregnancy

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Hi eveyrone:

Long time coder but first time coding OBGyn. Not sure what dx to use for global c section for high risk pregnancy. Pt had severe pre-clampsia. Should I use as the primary
dx O09.893 with Z37.0 as second dx or should I use O34.211 as primary dx?

Thank you

Diane

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High- and low-risk devices are all the same to surveyors; New maintenance standards could prove costly for hospitals:

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Many were shocked by The Joint Commission’s newest standards and elements of performance (EP) on medical device maintenance. The accreditor will no longer distinguish between “high-risk” and “non-high-risk” equipment when surveying maintenance and inspection compliance. Instead, facilities are expected to achieve 100% inspection compliance for both types of devices.

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Controlling High Blood Pressure HEDIS Measure

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The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) review for Controlling High Blood Pressure (CBP) consists of a random selection of members 18-85 years of age with a confirmation of a hypertension diagnosis on or before June 30, 2015 and documentation of the most recent blood pressure reading(s) in 2015 after the diagnosis of hypertension.

Notation of adequate control of blood pressure during 2015 is based on the following criteria:

• Members 18-59 years of age whose BP was <140/90 mm Hg.
• Members 60-85 years of age with a diagnosis of diabetes whose BP was <140/90 mm Hg.
• Members 60-85 years of age without a diagnosis of diabetes whose BP was <150/90 mm Hg.

Documentation of a diagnosis of diabetes must be provided if applicable to the patient.

Notation indicating a diagnosis of hypertension is acceptable on the following documents (at an outpatient setting):

• Problem list
• Office or progress note
• Subjective, objective, assessment and plan (SOAP) note
• Encounter form
• Diagnostic report
• Hospital discharge summary

Documentation of hypertension must include one of the following notations:

• Elevated BP (↑BP)
• High BP (HBP)
• Hypertension
• HTN
• Borderline HTN
• Intermittent HTN
• History of HTN
• Hypertensive vascular disease (HVD)
• Hyperpiesia
• Hyperpiesis

The following statements are not sufficient to confirm a hypertension diagnosis:

• Rule out HTN
• Possible HTN
• White-coat HTN
• Questionable HTN
• Consistent with HTN

BP reading is not acceptable in the following settings:

• Acute inpatient stay or an emergency department visit
• Outpatient visit (diagnostic test or surgical procedure performed (e.g., colonoscopy, removal of a skin lesion))
• Same day of a major diagnostic or surgical procedure (e.g., EKG/ECG, stress test, IV contrast for a radiology procedure, endoscopy).
• Self reported by the member

Source: NCQA HEDIS 2016 Technical Specifications


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Assessing the Impact of High Deductible Health Plans on Radiology Practices

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Assessing the Impact of High Deductible Health Plans on Radiology Practices

Before the days of managed care, insurance plans were “indemnity coverage” that reimbursed patients for their out-of-pocket costs. Physicians billed the patients and got paid when the patients felt like making payment, usually only after the insurance company had reimbursed them.  Often, the insurance money went elsewhere in the patient’s budget and the physician waited for payment.  The not-so-good old days!  With the advent of managed care contracting where physicians were paid directly by the insurance company, patient balance collections mostly disappeared.  Today the pendulum is swinging back in the opposite direction, requiring practices to once again face the necessity to collect significant balances from patients. 


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Supervision of high risk pregnancy codes and sequencing with multiple gestation codes

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Hi, my practice uses O09.89_ on 90% of their encounters (Supervision of other high risk pregnancy). I think this is a history code as opposed to a current pregnancy code. Is this the case?

Also, does a multiple gestation code need a O09 (Supervision of high risk pregnancy) code before it or can the O09 be excluded since multiple gestation is considered high risk on its own?

Thanks in advance,
Joyce

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High Deductibles Prompt a “Pay Upfront” Approach to Hospital Surgeries

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Many physicians and hospitals are asking patients for “estimated” out-of-pocket costs before their care. It ensures payment for doctors who may not receive payment for their services. The hospital push for point-of-service payment is to reduce high deductible healthcare debt from patients who now pay out-of-pocket for services not covered by insurance because the deductible is not […]
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