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Today Heather Bryans shares with the “Insiders” what she’s researched regarding hypertension. During Episode 117, Ms Bryans explains correct reporting of periprosthetic fracture in a patient with osteoporosis, which comes first? The last questioner wonders whether the order for orthotics must include the HCPCS code for that item. 

Congratulations to Ida for winning the “mugging”!  Click Donna’s wonderful mugshot to play this episode.

Dial in for Episode 118 on June 21st beginning at 10:10 am Eastern (7:10 am Pacific).