Picture a packed primary care clinic on a Monday morning. The next patient is a 42-year-old professional who opens the visit with a familiar line: “I’m just exhausted all the time.” The patient complains of midweek lag and caffeine dependency. There’s no fever, no...
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organ systems and can present with a wide range of symptoms. For healthcare providers and medical coders, correctly reporting SLE using the appropriate ICD-10 codes is essential...
A common vascular disorder, Thrombophilia is a condition where the blood in the veins and arteries has an increased tendency to form clots. The condition refers to a hypercoagulable state – an abnormality in blood coagulation that increases the risk of clot...
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...
Atherosclerosis is a serious cardiovascular condition wherein the arteries are clogged with fatty substances called plaques, or atheroma. Health practices are required to give immediate patient care as atherosclerosis leads to life-threatening problems like heart...
