Chronic pain is one of the most significant health problems in the United States, costing the nation billions of dollars in lost work time and productivity and reduced quality of life. It is estimated that between 11% and 40% of US adults are living with chronic pain....
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ICD-10 Codes for Halloween Injuries & Tips to Prevent These Injuries
So, Halloween is here. Kids as well as elders are now eagerly waiting for one of the most exciting nights of the year. Halloween celebrations include dressing-up as their favorite character, going from door to door trick-or-treating with their friends, family reunions...
Medical Codes for Reporting Diabetic Blisters on Your Claims
A chronic, lifestyle disorder affecting millions of people worldwide, diabetes involves high blood sugar levels, due to a lack of insulin or insulin not working properly. The condition can affect many parts of the body, including the skin. In fact, skin problems are...
Medical Coding for Endometriosis, a Painful Gynecological Condition
Endometriosis is a painful disorder that occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus. The most common sites of endometriosis are - ovaries, fallopian tubes, ligaments that support the uterus and the tissue lining...
What are the ICD-10 Codes to Report Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate?
One of the most common birth defects, cleft lip and cleft palate occur when the facial structures of an unborn baby do not form properly during pregnancy. Also called "orofacial clefts, these defects involve openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth...
ICD-10 Coding for Amyloidosis – A Common Heart Disorder
Amyloidosis is a rare and serious condition that occurs when abnormal light chain protein (called amyloid) build-up in organs and tissues throughout the body and interferes with their normal function. Amyloid deposits can build up in the heart, brain, kidneys, spleen,...
Medical Coding for Myasthenia Gravis – A Common Neuro Muscular Disorder
A common neuromuscular disorder, Myasthenia gravis (MG) causes weakness in the skeletal muscles - the muscles the body uses for movement. The condition occurs when the normal communication between nerves and muscles gets impaired, causing crucial muscle weaknesses and...
Urology Medical Coding for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
A common urology condition among older men, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes enlargement of the prostate gland. The enlargement of the prostate gland and its surrounding tissues causes several uncomfortable symptoms. As the prostate gland enlarges, it tends...
Orthopedic Coding for Scoliosis – A Chronic Spine Condition
A chronic spine condition, scoliosis refers to abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. The condition can affect any part of the spine, but the most common regions are the chest area in the thoracic and thoracic-lumbar regions. As per reports from the American...
ICD-10 Coding for Pemphigus, an Autoimmune Disease
Pemphigus is a rare group of autoimmune diseases that causes blisters and sores on the skin and inside the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals. These lesions that form quickly may last for years, with new blisters appearing in the same area of the skin after one...
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