by Outsource Strategies International. | Published on Dec 6, 2018 | Resources, Infographics
Typically treated as a medical emergency, acute respiratory failure (ARF) occurs when fluid builds up in the air sacs of your lungs, which stops the lungs from releasing oxygen into your blood. If not treated quickly, this condition in most cases may lead to death....
by Outsource Strategies International. | Published on Nov 29, 2018 | Resources, Medical Coding News (A)
Hernia is a common problem which causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. The condition occurs when there is a weakness or hole in the peritoneum – the muscular wall that usually keeps abdominal organs in place. This weakness in the peritoneum allows...
by Outsource Strategies International. | Published on Nov 22, 2018 | Resources, Medical Coding News (A)
Otosclerosis is regarded as one of the most common causes of progressive hearing loss in younger adults. This condition occurs when there is abnormal growth of small bone (called the stapes) inside the middle ear. The middle ear is the area behind the ear drum and it...
by Outsource Strategies International. | Published on Nov 15, 2018 | Resources, Medical Coding News (A)
Central serous retinopathy (CSR) is an eye condition in which fluid builds up underneath the retina in the eye, which affects the vision. The sudden buildup of fluid can cause a partial detachment of the retina. The retina is a thin, sensitive layer of tissue in the...
by Outsource Strategies International. | Published on Nov 8, 2018 | Resources, Infographics
Starting from October 1, 2017, a new set of ICD-10 codes came into effect for low vision and blindness. Coders in medical coding companies use these new codes accurately in the medical claims they prepare for ophthalmology practices.
