Every year, the CPT Editorial Panel of the American Medical Association (AMA) releases new, revised and deleted codes for all specialties including radiology. Along with the annual changes, there...
How To Document Celiac Disease – A Chronic Autoimmune Disorder
A serious autoimmune disorder, celiac disease occurs due to an immune reaction to eating gluten that leads to damage in the small intestine. Also called celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy,...
Know The ICD-10 Codes To Report Lung Conditions This Healthy Lung Month
Each year, October is observed as Healthy Lung Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about lung disease, the importance of protecting the lungs, and possible ways of avoiding lung...
What Are The Three Most Common CPT Codes For Physical Therapy And Occupational Therapy?
Physical therapy and occupational therapy aim at improving people’s ability to perform daily activities. While occupational therapists specialize in conditions affecting the elbow, wrist and hand,...
What Is Text Neck? ICD-10 Codes To Report The Main Symptoms
Technology comes with great advantages. But health-wise, there are certain disadvantages. Text neck is one such health concern caused by over usage of smartphones, tablets, e-readers, or other...
ICD-10 Codes To Report Diverticulosis
A common gastrointestinal condition, diverticulosis refers to small pouches or pockets (diverticula) that occur within the wall or lining of any specific portion of the digestive tract. The pouches...
ICD-10 Codes To Report Eczema
A chronic skin condition, eczema causes red, itchy and inflamed patches on the skin. Also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), it is more common among children, but can occur at any age. There are...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Anaphylaxis – A Severe and Life-threatening Allergic Reaction
Generally, allergies can occur when the immune system reacts to foreign substances such as pollen, bee venom molds, animal dander, latex, insect stings or even certain food items. Reports from the...
Reporting Endometrial Ablation – A Treatment Procedure for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Endometrial ablation is a procedure that surgically destroys the lining of the uterus (endometrium). It is performed as part of treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) occurring due to a...