Cerebrovascular disease is one of the leading serious, long-term disabilities in the U.S. It is caused by the permanent or temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. Cerebrovascular diseases...
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How to Code for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Regarded as a leading cause of death in the United States, chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves a slow and progressive loss of kidney function over several years. Also called chronic kidney failure...
Medical Coding for Lymphedema – A Common Vascular Disease
Lymphedema, a common vascular condition, occurs when excess protein-rich fluids (called lymph) circulates and get accumulated within tissues in the lymphatic system causing swelling (edema). Any...
Coding Thanksgiving Accidents
OSI wishes everyone a safe and happy thanksgiving day 2022! Thanksgiving is a wonderful day when loved ones get together to share thanks for the blessings in their lives. However, it is also a day...
Changes in Emergency Department E/M Coding in 2023
Evaluation and management (E/M) CPT codes are reported on insurance claims by a wide range of specialties to obtain payment for services performed in the office or other outpatient setting. Medical...
How to Bill and Code Chemotherapy Procedures Using CPT Codes
Regarded as an aggressive form of chemical drug therapy, chemotherapy (often called chemo) uses powerful chemicals to destroy rapidly growing cells in the body. Generally, the therapeutic procedure...
Medical Coding for Encephalitis – Reporting Signs and Symptoms
Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the active tissues of the brain. The condition can typically develop due to a direct brain infection from a virus, bacteria or fungus. It can also occur when...
What are the Billing Codes in Speech Therapy?
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) defines speech-language therapy (SLP) as "Treatment to regain and strengthen speech skills". According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing...
ICD-10 Codes for Halloween Injuries & Tips to Prevent These Injuries
So, Halloween is here. Kids as well as elders are now eagerly waiting for one of the most exciting nights of the year. Halloween celebrations include dressing-up as their favorite character, going...