Current urology reports
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With the signing of H. R. 4302 ( https://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4302 ), the implementation date for using ICD-0-CM codes for coding and billing medical encounters in the United States is now scheduled for October 1, 2015. ⋯ Vital to this conversion is accurate documentation in the medical records by providers, knowledge of insurance coverage (local and national) rules, and acceptance of those codes by electronic health record systems, clearinghouses, and payors. Early preparation, appropriate education, and proper testing will minimize the financial impact.
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Current urology reports · Nov 2014
Current controversies regarding oncologic risk associated with polypropylene midurethral slings.
Midurethral synthetic slings are the gold standard treatment for stress urinary incontinence. However, recent concerns have been raised regarding a possible association between synthetic midurethral slings and malignancy. The aim of this editorial was to examine the data behind these concerns. After a review of the data, no evidence was found to suggest that polypropylene midurethral slings are associated with a risk of malignancy.ᅟ