Outsource Strategies International is honored to have yet another of its articles published in BC Advantage Magazine. Titled “Tick and Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment”, this article provides...
Coding for Bunionectomy, a Common Foot and Bone Surgical Procedure
If you happen to experience a bulging bump on the outside of the base of your big toe, then it must be a symptom of a bunion. A bunion is a foot deformity that consists of both bone and soft tissue....
Medical Coding Tips for Sleep Medicine
Sleep disorders remain a major public health concern in the United States. The Sleep Foundation reports that more than one-third of adults sleep fewer than seven hours of sleep per night, on...
Schizophrenia Medical Coding and Documentation Best Practices
Schizophrenia is a serious chronic mental disorder marked by recurrent episodes of psychosis, such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and difficulties with daily functioning....
Lyme Disease – Its Clinical Documentation and Coding
Lyme disease is a common infectious illness caused by four main species of bacteria - Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii. Mainly caused by the bacterium...
As Temperatures Soar, Know the ICD-10 Codes to Report Heat Illness
As day-time temperatures soar, many people are experiencing heat-related disorders, including conditions that are potentially deadly. According to a CBS News report dated July 21, up to 200 million...
Coding Different Types of Anemia – A Look at the Related ICD-10 Codes
Anemia is a common condition frequently reported in family practices. The condition includes a wide range of classifications based on cause, severity, and underlying disease. Accurate reporting...
ICD-10 Codes for Five Common Spine Conditions
Regarded as one of the most complex structures in the human body, the spine supports the head and the spinal cord. The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae, which protect and support the...
ICD-10 Codes for Coding a Common Dental Condition – Hyperdontia
A common dental condition, hyperdontia causes excess number of teeth to grow in your mouth. Also known as supernumerary teeth, these extra teeth can appear in any of the curved areas (called dental...