by Julie Clements | Posted: Jul 14, 2021 | Medical Coding
Ulcerative colitis refers to a chronic condition of the large intestine, which causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine or colon and rectum. This inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects the gastrointestinal tract. Anyone with symptoms of...
by Rajeev Rajagopal | Posted: Dec 15, 2020 | Medical Coding
Here is a look at pancreatic cancer, diagnosis, treatment, and how to report it on your medical claims. Pancreatic cancer starts in the pancreas and pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the most common type. It starts when exocrine cells in the pancreas start to grow out of...
by Meghann Drella | Posted: Mar 13, 2020 | Medical Coding
Regarded as a common and complex form of arthritis, gout causes sudden pain, redness, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. The condition is caused by the buildup of crystals made of a substance called uric acid in your joints. Factors that increase the uric acid...
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by Natalie Tornese | Posted: Nov 27, 2019 | Medical Coding
Celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, Thanksgiving Day is a holiday. This day precedes “Black Friday” and is celebrated to give thanks for the food collected at the end of the harvest season. This year November 28th is observed...
by Natalie Tornese | Posted: Oct 31, 2019 | Infographics, Resources
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Based on the psychiatrist’s documentation, this condition can be reported using the right ICD-10 codes. Healthcare providers can benefit from medical coding outsourcing solutions...
