Amyloidosis is a rare medical condition caused by the accumulation of the protein amyloid in organs. Amyloid accumulation can result in organ dysfunction. Amyloidosis can affect the heart, kidneys,...
How Do You Code and Bill for Craniotomy?
A craniotomy is the surgical removal of part of the bone (called a bone flap) – from the skull to access/expose the brain. The section of bone – called the bone flap – is removed using specialized...
Medical Codes for Reporting Common Skin Conditions
Skin diseases or disorders refer to conditions that affect the skin. These include all conditions that tend to clog, irritate or inflame the skin. Temporary or permanent, these conditions may cause...
Radiology Coding Audit Tips
Radiology imaging volume has expanded considerably. Radiology coding is an essential element of routine workflow such as ordering tests, scheduling, billing, and image interpretation. With the wide...
Medical Codes to Report Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is caused by conditions that interrupt blood flow to various regions of the brain. The symptoms of vascular dementia include confusion, disorientation, trouble speaking or...
Medical Coding and Documentation Guidelines for Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a common lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It leads to inflammation in the lungs, which fill with fluid or pus, with symptoms such as cough with phlegm, fever,...
How do you Code and Bill for Subdural Hematoma?
Head injury is a matter of serious concern that requires medical attention. A person suffering even a minor head injury may not experience any specific issues in the beginning, but internal bleeding...
What Are the ICD-10 Codes Used to Report Pain?
When reporting pain, correct code assignment on claims is often a challenge, as there are extensive ICD-10 guidelines on how different types of pain should be reported and the code sequencing...
Top Conditions That Chiropractors Treat and Their ICD-10 Codes
Chiropractic care is widely recognized as a safe and non-invasive treatment for neuro-muscular conditions. Reports suggest that about 30 million Americans turn to chiropractic treatment each year....