A canker sore, a type of mouth ulcer, presents as a painful open sore within the mouth. It is one of the most prevalent conditions that a dental billing company helps dental professionals report on...
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Medical Codes for In Vitro Fertilization Treatment [Infographic]
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the most common type of assisted reproductive technology (ART) that includes a complex series of procedures to enable couples with fertility problems - for whom other...
Get to Know the Common CPT Codes for Physical Therapy
As you know, October is observed as National Physical Therapy Month since 1981 by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This annual campaign helps to improve awareness about physical...
Documenting Syringomyelia – A Chronic Neurological Disorder
A chronic neurological disorder, syringomyelia occurs when a fluid-filled cyst (referred to as a syrinx) develops within the spinal cord. The syrinx expands and lengthens over time causing severe...
Chiropractic ICD-10 Coding Changes for FY 2021
All medical specialties get ready for the ICD-10 code changes that occur every year on October 1. In FY 2021 (October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021), there are 72616 ICD 10 codes which includes 490...
ICD-10 Codes for Three Foot and Ankle Injuries
Foot and ankle injuries are common during sports events or other everyday activities. Painful foot and ankle injuries include Achilles tendon rupture, ankle fracture, and Lisfranc injury. While...
Coding Moyamoya Disease – A Progressive Cerebrovascular Disorder
Regarded as a chronic, progressive condition of the brain, moyamoya disease occurs when the carotid artery in the skull becomes blocked or narrowed, reducing blood flow to your brain. The term...
Coding Hypersomnia – An Excessive Daytime Sleep Disorder
Health consequences resulting from sleep disorders and excessive tiredness is common among many people. In fact, most people do not realize the importance of sleep. Adequate amount of sleep is vital...
Coding Pulmonary Embolism – A Common Cardio-Vascular Disease
Regarded as one of the most common cardiovascular diseases in the United States, pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs (which supplies blood to the...