After the long, cold winter, spring comes as a big relief. But along with the pleasant weather, this season exposes you to several illnesses and allergies that need prompt medical attention. As the weather warms, clinicians see a predictable shift in patient...
Hypercholesterolemia, classified as a lipid disorder, is characterized by elevated cholesterol levels in the blood. This condition occurs when low-density lipoprotein (LDL), commonly known as “bad cholesterol,” remains excessively high. High LDL levels contribute to...
Atypical pneumonia is an infectious condition that is caused by bacteria different from the more common ones that cause pneumonia. Also referred to as walking pneumonia, this condition is caused by less common pathogens such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia...
In behavioral health, ICD-10 codes are essential for diagnosing and documenting mental health and substance use disorders. Mental health professionals utilize these codes to communicate essential information to insurance providers. Medical coding services play a...
Sleep disorder is a condition that impairs sleep and prevents you from getting sound sleep at night. It also causes daytime sleepiness as well as other symptoms. According to the American Sleep Association (ASA), 50-70 million US citizens have sleep disorder. This is...
