How Can Remote Triage Services Reduce Costs on Workers’ Claims and Healthcare?
Did you know in 2022, U.S. employers reported a staggering 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, that’s a 7.5% increase compared to 2021. These injuries and illnesses don’t just impact worker productivity and healthcare costs; they impose a significant financial burden on businesses, a burden that […]
Tips for Preventing Fire in Your Workplace
Imagine you’re at your workplace, maybe an office, a store, or a factory, and there is a sudden fire that cannot be put out easily. It already sounds fearful, right? Fires in the workplace are serious emergencies that can lead to devastating outcomes, such as severe injuries, loss of lives, and extensive property damage. Both […]
Common Work Related Injuries
Common Work Related Injuries Whether in an office or working on-site, both can be equally risky when it comes to getting injured. The work related injuries might differ from one workplace to another, but some are quite common everywhere. Both the employer and employees should know about these injuries in order to prevent them. If […]
ICD-10 Codes for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Fred Mosley Overview Symptoms Causes Risk Diagnosis Treatment G56.0 Carpal tunnel syndrome G56.00 …… unspecified upper limb G56.01 …… right upper limb G56.02 …… left upper limb G56.03 …… bilateral upper limb
Treatments Options For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Fred Mosley Overview Symptoms Causes Risk Diagnosis ICD-10 Codes If the CTS is diagnosed in time and the early stages, it is possible to use non-surgical methods to help improve and manage the symptoms of this condition. Some of the non-surgical ways that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be treated include: Wrist […]
How to Diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Fred Mosley Overview Symptoms Causes Risk Treatment ICD-10 Codes There are a number of methods that can be used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome. Your occupational healthcare provider may conduct one or more of the below tests to diagnose CTS in employees. Background of Symptoms A healthcare provider will review the […]
Risk Factors Associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Fred Mosley Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment ICD-10 Codes Numerous factors have been linked to carpal tunnel syndrome, although they may not directly induce the condition. It is important to remember, though, that these factors can heighten the risk of irritation or damage to the median nerve. Anatomic Factors Wrist fractures, […]
Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Jeff Mosley Overview Symptoms Risk Diagnosis Treatment ICD-10 Codes Work-related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) in the wrist is primarily caused by repetitive hand and wrist movements or prolonged awkward hand positions that compress the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. Your employees can risk developing CTS due to the following causes. […]
Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Fred Mosley Overview Causes Risk Diagnosis Treatment ICD-10 Codes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) symptoms can vary in severity from person to person. Typically affecting the hand and wrist, some of the symptoms that workers affected by CTS can experience include: Numbness & Tingling One of the earliest and most common signs […]
Common Wrist Pain Conditions
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Fred Mosley Overview Location Causes ICD-10 Codes Prevention Some Health Conditions that Can Cause Wrist Pain for Employees Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, faces excessive pressure at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a […]