2020
High-Volume Billing and Reimbursement Trends for Endoscopic Swallowing Studies in the Medicare Population
Kasle DA, Torabi SJ, Savoca EL, Lerner M, Manes RP. High-Volume Billing and Reimbursement Trends for Endoscopic Swallowing Studies in the Medicare Population. Dysphagia 2020, 36: 919-924. PMID: 33215264, DOI: 10.1007/s00455-020-10215-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSensory testingBarium swallow studyFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationHigh-volume providersReimbursement trendsType of providerEndoscopic evaluationSwallow studySwallowing studyFEESSTMedicare populationMedicare feeMedicare Provider UtilizationReimbursement dataFEESProvider UtilizationSignificant riseService populationPathology portion
2012
Nil per os except medications order in the dysphagic patient
Leder SB, Lerner MZ. Nil per os except medications order in the dysphagic patient. QJM 2012, 106: 71-75. PMID: 22403093, DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcs044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication ordersDysphagia testingDysphagic populationFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationForm of medicationLeft valleculaCough reflexEndoscopic evaluationDysphagic patientsMucosal foldsMedicationsLaryngeal vestibuleKelly clampBolus swallowsPillsSwallow trialsThin liquidsSwallowingEnteric coatingDirect visualizationAspirationPatientsCoughingPopulationVallecula