Severe winter storms, freezing rain, ice pellets, and heavy snow continue to hit the United States. Physicians’ practices are dealing with a large number of patients with cold injuries and need to know the ICD-10 codes to report these conditions. Medical billing...
ICD-10 and Valentine’s day – how are they linked? February is the month of love and love is in the air everywhere. But you have to be aware of the lurking afflictions. Just as any other holiday, Valentine’s Day brings its share of woes that demand medical attention...
Atherosclerosis is a condition wherein the arteries become clogged with fatty substances called plaque, or atheroma. The condition occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and essential nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body (arteries) become thick...
According to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioids were responsible for nearly 50,000 of the 72,775 overdose deaths that occurred during the 12-month period ending October 2017. Coders need to understand how to correctly...
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin disorder characterized by itchy and red skin. Also known as eczema, this skin condition is more common among children. However, it can occur at any age. Common symptoms of AD include – dry, itchy skin and red rashes that...
