Coding for surgical services can be a complex task due to the multitude of rules, guidelines, and exceptions that are subject to frequent changes. General surgical consultations play a crucial role in patient management. Incorrect coding of these consultative services...
Cirrhosis refers to the severe scarring (fibrosis) and poor functioning of the liver, normally visible at the terminal stages of a chronic liver disease. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), liver cirrhosis is the 12th leading cause of death due to...