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...
Starting October 1, 2018, a new ICD-10 code set went into effect for chiropractors. All chiropractic services provided after this date need to be reported using the new codes. With the increasing scrutiny of chiropractic claims, chiropractic medical billing services...
December is the holiday season – the perfect time to decorate, indulge in tasty treats and celebrate and gather with loved ones. It’s no surprise that the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season makes it a prime time for injuries and accidents to happen....
