Regarded as one of the most complex structures in the human body, the spine supports the head and the spinal cord. The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae, which protect and support the...
Tobacco Use, Dependence, and Exposure – ICD-10 Codes
Tobacco use is the largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. To spread awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use, May 31 is observed as World No Tobacco...
ICD-10 Codes for Coding a Common Dental Condition – Hyperdontia
A common dental condition, hyperdontia causes excess number of teeth to grow in your mouth. Also known as supernumerary teeth, these extra teeth can appear in any of the curved areas (called dental...
Billing and Coding Liver Cancer – An Overview of the Condition and ICD-10 Codes
Liver cancer is the growth and spread of unhealthy cells in the liver. Located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen (right below the ribs), the liver is the largest glandular organ in the body...
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) – Essentials of Diagnosis and Coding
It is estimated that approximately 300,000 children in the United States have some type of arthritis. The most common type of childhood arthritis is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, now called...
2019 Relative Value Guide Updates on Reporting Anesthesia Time
Anesthesia billing and coding involves unique challenges and potential for error, which can lead to delayed payments, denials, and payer scrutiny or audits. Many providers outsource their billing to...
Sickle Cell Disorders – ICD 10 Codes and Documentation Tips
Sickle cell disease (SCD) or sickle cell anemia is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National...
ICD-10 Codes to Report the Auto-Immune Disease Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles. It's caused by a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles. In...
Common Summer Diseases and Their ICD-10 Codes [Infographics]
Though summer is the time for fun and travel, it also brings a number of diseases/ ailments. Knowledge of ICD-10 codes is crucial for reporting these conditions correctly. Healthcare providers...