Uveitis refers to inflammation inside the eye. It occurs when the middle layer of the eyeball called uvea gets inflamed. This layer has many blood vessels that nourish the eye. The condition can...
Medical Coding for Seasonal Allergies and Asthma This Fall
The change of seasons from summer to fall also brings changes to your health. Allergies are one of the most common illnesses that do the rounds during autumn or the fall season. During the fall,...
Documenting and Coding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma in ICD-10
With temperatures turning cooler, individuals with pulmonary diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma face risk of exacerbation of their condition. As COPD and asthma...
ICD-10-CM Coding For Certain Warm Weather Diseases
Warm weather diseases are caused mainly due to prolonged or intense exposure to hot temperatures. Exposure to such extreme heat can make a person seriously ill. The likelihood of illness also...
ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Five Common Lung Diseases
Regarded as one of the most common medical conditions, lung diseases affect the structure of the lung tissue and other parts of the respiratory system. Lungs are part of a complex apparatus,...
Reimbursement and Documentation Rules for Assistants at Surgery
An “assistant at surgery” refers to a licensed professional who actively assists the operating surgeon while performing a surgical procedure. This assistant surgeon provides more than just ancillary...
CMS Revises Rules for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a procedure for replacement of the aortic valve of the heart through the blood vessels. This...
Obstetrics Medical Billing and Coding – Important Considerations
With changing industry regulations, new codes and coding standards, and varying payer reimbursement rates and policies, all types of medical practices are facing increased workloads related to...
Medical Codes for Meniscectomy – A Common Arthroscopic Surgery
Meniscal tears are a leading cause of knee pain and a frequent indication for orthopedic procedures and coding. These injuries involve damage to the meniscus and are commonly seen in both athletes...