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...
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE) is characterized by seizures originating in the temporal lobes of the brain. The temporal lobes of the brain are areas which process emotions and are important for short-term memory. This condition may involve focal seizures with or...
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common infectious diseases encountered in clinical practice. According to government surveys, CAP accounts for over 4.5 million outpatient and emergency room visits annually in the United States, making up...
A skin abscess is a pocket of pus that forms under the skin. Incision and drainage (I&D) is the key treatment for skin and soft tissue abscesses. This minor surgical procedure involves making an incision in the skin over the abscess to allow for drainage of the...
Evaluation and management (E/M) codes apply to visits and services that involve evaluating and managing patient health. E/M services include office and outpatient visits, hospital visits, home services, and preventive medicine services. As coders in a medical billing...
