Onychia is an inflammation of the nail folds (surrounding tissue of the nail plate) of the nail with formation of pus and shedding of the nail. Onychia results from the introduction of microscopic pathogens through small wounds.
A Remittance Advice (RA) is a notice of payments and adjustments sent to providers, billers, and suppliers. After a claim has been received and processed, a Medicare contractor produces the RA, which may serve as a companion to a claim payment(s) or as an explanation when there is no payment.
News Flash - Understanding the Remittance Advice: A Guide for Medicare Providers, Physicians, Suppliers, and Billers serves as a resource on how to read and understand a. Remittance Advice (RA). Inside the guide, you will find useful information on topics such as the. types of RAs, the purpose of the RA, and the types of codes that appear on the RA. To order.