Amyloidosis is a rare medical condition caused by the accumulation of the protein amyloid in organs. Amyloid accumulation can result in organ dysfunction. Amyloidosis can affect the heart, kidneys,...
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Medical Codes to Report Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is caused by conditions that interrupt blood flow to various regions of the brain. The symptoms of vascular dementia include confusion, disorientation, trouble speaking or...
ICD-10 Codes for Common Skin Disorders
There are many skin conditions and each has its own ICD-10 codes and sub-codes. Your medical coding staff needs to be vigilant when reporting those codes on claims. Dermatologists face many...
What Are the ICD-10 Codes Used to Report Pain?
When reporting pain, correct code assignment on claims is often a challenge, as there are extensive ICD-10 guidelines on how different types of pain should be reported and the code sequencing...
Coding Diagnostic Tests for Stroke
Also known as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA, brain stroke is a medical emergency. When a patient arrives at the hospital with a suspected stroke, neurologists need to ensure that patients...
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ICD-10 Codes for 5 Common Cerebrovascular Diseases [Infographic]
Cerebrovascular disease is one of the leading serious, long-term disabilities in the U.S. It is caused by the permanent or temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. Cerebrovascular diseases...
Common ICD Codes for Osteoporosis [Infographic]
Osteoporosis can occur with or without pathological fracture. Many medical specialists including endocrinologists, orthopedists, and rheumatologists are involved in treating osteoporosis, a...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Dermatitis and Eczema [Infographic]
Eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin condition that causes red, itchy and inflamed patches on the skin, and is more common among children. Key factors that make eczema worse include...
Common Lung Conditions and Their ICD-10 Codes [Infographic]
Lung diseases include many conditions such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, interstitial lung disease, asthma, and...
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