Narcolepsy is a long-term neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to control sleep-wake cycles. This chronic sleep disorder causes a person to suddenly fall asleep at inappropriate times. It is characterized by excessive sleepiness, sleep...
Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth. Also called gum disease or periodontal disease, this condition occurs due to poor brushing and flossing habits that allow plaque (a sticky film of...
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s involves inflammation in lining of digestive tract. From a medical coding service provider’s standpoint, proper documentation by the...
Respiratory failure refers to a syndrome which occurs when the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions – oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination. The condition happens when the capillaries or tiny blood vessels (surrounding your...
Heart disease is the most common cause of death and disability in men in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association, 1 in 3 American men suffer from one or more cardiovascular conditions, and every year 1 in 4 of them dies. The nuances of diagnosing,...