Medical Criteria

Information regarding medical deficiencies, requirements

Why does the FVC have to be viewed in association with the FEV1/FVC?
A reduction in FVC can be due to either an obstructive or restrictive impairment. Because asbestos exposure is only associated with restrictive impairment, ...
Thu, May 21, 2020 at 7:09 AM
Why is my lung cancer pathology report considered Equivocal?
When the specimen does not come directly from the lung and the diagnosis does not state that the primary site of the cancer is the lung, it is considered an...
Thu, May 21, 2020 at 7:09 AM