A common problem many people experience, an ulcer is an area of full-thickness skin breakdown. In simple terms, it is a break in the skin, which allows air and bacteria to get into the underlying...
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes for Three Major Allergic Conditions
Regarded as one of the most chronic conditions worldwide, allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance – such as pollen, bee venom molds, animal dander, latex, insect stings...
Modifier 51 and Modifier 59 – Know the Differences
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ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Five Common Chiropractic Conditions [Infographic]
Chiropractors are specialists who diagnose and treat different types of disorders that cause musculoskeletal or nerve pain. Billing and coding for different musculoskeletal and nervous disorders can...
Our Top 10 Most Popular and Insightful Blog Posts of 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered people’s lives in many ways. This year, we covered almost all COVID-19 related medical billing and coding topics and have seen huge page views for related blogs. As...
Understanding ICD-10 Codes for Four Genetic Liver Disorders
Liver disease has become a major global health concern, with the burden continuing to rise due to obesity, diabetes, alcohol use, and viral hepatitis. Recent studies estimate that both chronic liver...
2020 Holiday Injuries and Related ICD-10 Codes
Holidays are an occasion to reconnect with family and friends. However, this holiday season may not be the same as others. Most people consider modifying their holiday plans to reduce the spread of...
ICD-10 Codes for Congenital Anomalies or Birth Defects [Infographic]
Congenital anomalies or birth defects result from pregnancy or birth complications or genetic malformation. Common birth defects include heart defects, cleft lip with or without cleft palate, Down’s...
A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Modifiers 51 and 59
Modifiers provide additional details about CPT codes submitted and the services rendered, without altering the procedure code's definition. Modifiers 51 and 59 are used when multiple services are...