Starting October 1, 2017, a new set of ICD-10 codes have come into effect for blindness and low vision. Coders in medical coding companies will have to fully understand how to use the new code set to correctly report claims for blindness for ophthalmology practices....
Ophthalmic injuries due to improper viewing are quite common after a solar eclipse. Things are the same in 2017 too. People across the United States had the opportunity to view a total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. Several reports indicate that this recent eclipse...
ICD-10 coding is complex and many physician practices make use of medical coding services to report the right diagnostic codes for various medical conditions. Ohio physicians will now have to report ICD-10 codes on prescriptions for controlled substances. On July 28,...
Different food items and special dishes play a key role in any celebrations; let that be Christmas dinner, New Year’s Eve, or even a birthday party. But for people who have food allergies, such occasions may not be very enjoyable. According to a report from the Food...
ICD-10 medical coding includes documenting a range of external causes for injury, and you may need to use these specific codes especially during the winter season. Driving during winter months is dangerous. The leading cause of death during winter storms is...
