A chronic neurological disorder, narcolepsy causes persistent sleepiness, sleep paralysis and hallucinations. Diagnosis for this condition, include physical examination, hypocretin level measurement...
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Teledentistry – Key Benefits and Related CDT Codes [Infographic]
Teledentistry is a subset of telehealth that facilitates dental care virtually. This remote dentistry is especially beneficial during the current COVID-19 outbreak. Teledentistry involves diverse...
Documenting Rett’s Syndrome – Symptoms, Diagnosis & ICD-10 Code
Regarded as a rare, neuro-developmental disorder - Rett’s syndrome causes severe problems in brain development. Typically affecting girls, the condition leads to progressive loss of motor skills and...
Common Spine Disorders and Their ICD-10 Codes [Infographic]
Several conditions and injuries can damage the vertebrae, causing spinal pain and limiting mobility. Common signs and symptoms of spine disorders include weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms...
Significant CPT Code Changes for Cardiology in 2020
The 2020 CPT code updates by the American Medical Association (AMA) include 394 code changes, including 248 codes, 7 deletions and 75 revisions. Cardiology has 26 new codes and 11 deleted codes....
Documenting and Coding Cystic Fibrosis (CF) – A Detailed Overview
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), more than 30,000 children and adults in the United States and about 70,000 children and adults worldwide have cystic fibrosis (CF). It is estimated...
COVID-19: How Should Remote Coders Adapt to This New Situation
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many people working from home and medical coders are no exception. Remote work has been on the rise for years in many companies and some offer it as a benefit...
Immunodeficiency Diseases – ICD-10 Codes and COVID-19 Treatment Guidance
It is believed that COVID-19 poses higher risks for the elderly and people with severe asthma, immunodeficiency and other conditions that compromise their immunity. The immune system helps protect...
Documenting and Reporting Medial Epicondylitis – Know the ICD-10 Codes
Medial epicondylitis is a condition that is marked by inflammation or irritation of a tendon. The condition causes pain where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump inside the...
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