David Zielske, MD, CIRCC, COC, CCVTC, CCC, CCS, RCC, is the founder and President of ZHealth Publishing. As the primary author and editor of each ZHealth publication, "Dr.

This study explores the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or related thermal techniques for treating benign thyroid nodules. It highlights clinical outcomes, safety, and effectiveness relevant to both patients and insurance providers. David Zielske, MD, CIRCC, COC, CCVTC, CCC, CCS, RCC, is the founder and President of ZHealth Publishing. As the primary author and editor of each ZHealth publication, "Dr. Z" works closely with vascular surgeon Dr. David Dunn, interventional cardiologist Dr. Don Crumbo, and radiology/interventional radiology coding expert Jeffery Majchrzak. Dr. Z practiced as an interventional radiologist for fourteen years and has over thirty years experience as a coding reviewer and coding expert. He is Board Certified in Radiology with the Certification of Added Qualification in Interventional Radiology (1995, 2005). Dr. Z has functioned as an independent interventional radiology, vascular surgery, and cardiovascular coding consultant to a variety of physician groups and hospital providers across the country, and he has served as an instructor in over 200 coding seminars. Dr. Z was also on the AAPC National Advisory Board from 2005-2009.