Shoulder dislocation occurs when the humerus (the top of the upper arm bone) moves partially or fully out of the glenoid (shoulder socket bone). Contact sports, falls, and motor vehicle accidents...
20 ICD-10 Codes For Black Friday Shopping Injuries
Ever been to the running of the bulls in Spain? Well here in the US we have our own running of the bulls that many of you may not have even heard about. Let me present you with our own homegrown...
How Do You Code Chronic Lung Disease?
Chronic lung diseases are disorders affecting the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. These usually develop slowly and may get worse over time. Some of the common chronic lung...
Top 10 ICD-10 Codes For Thanksgiving
As you know, Thanksgiving holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest. Every year, Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November. This year, the day is on Thursday,...
How To Code Dental Conditions In Older Adults [Infographic]
Dental conditions such as tooth decay, inflammation and bleeding in gums occur in older people due to inadequate nutrition, eating habits, usage of medications, poor oral care, and so on. Practicing...
What are the New ICD-10 Codes for Wound Care in 2022?
ICD-10 2022 has a total of 72,748 codes, including 159 additions, 32 deletions, and 20 revisions. The new 2022 ICD-10 wound care codes that became effective on October 1, 2021 include codes for...
Common Spine Procedures And Their ICD-10 Codes
The spine supports the spinal cord and nerves, head, shoulders, and upper body. Spine conditions such as spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, myelopathy, and radiculopathy damage the vertebrae, cause...
Winter Is Coming – Review The ICD-10 Codes For Hypothermia
Winter is approaching and along with it, the chances of cold weather related medical emergencies. Hypothermia or abnormally low body temperature is a medical emergency that can occur when a person...
ICD-10 Codes To Report Hip Fractures [Infographic]
Hip fractures are cracks or breaks in the top of the thigh bone (femur) close to the hip joint. There are two different types of fractures –intracapsular, and extracapsular. The condition is more...