Also known as shingles, herpes zoster is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV is the same virus that causes chickenpox. According to CDC, an estimated one million cases...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Adrenal Cancer
Adrenal cancer is a rare type of cancer that develops in the adrenal glands that are part of the endocrine system. Also called adrenocortical cancer, it occurs when abnormal cells form in or travels...
What are the Highlights of the FY 2022 ICD-10 Code Changes and Official Guidelines?
Each year, healthcare providers and their medical billing and coding service providers prepare for updates to the ICD-10 diagnosis code set. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders [Infographic]
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder (CRSD) is a disruption of the body's natural sleep rhythm. Treatment for this condition involves a combination of medications and behavioral support. A circadian...
What is Bladder Cancer? Know the ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes to Bill
Regarded as a common cancer type, bladder cancer refers to the abnormal growth of bladder cells. The bladder is a hollow, muscular organ in the lower abdomen area that stores urine. It is estimated...
Wound Vs Ulcer Diagnosis Coding – What to Know
“Wound” and “ulcer” are 2 major categories of wounds from the ICD-10 coding perspective – the acute form is categorized as wound and the chronic form is categorized as ulcer. While wounds are caused...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Knee Buckling and its Common Causes
Knee buckling or knee giving away refers to the sensation of the knee twisting or giving way when doing basic activities or during sports or dance. It is a symptom of knee instability and the...
ICD-10 Codes to Report COVID-19 Neurological Complications
Many studies have reported that people infected with COVID-19 may also experience neurological symptoms and these complications may occur with or without cardiovascular and respiratory symptoms....
Malnutrition, Obesity and Body Mass Index (BMI): Coding Guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines malnutrition as “deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients.” Malnutrition leads to various health problems and...