A progressive condition that develops over many years, liver cirrhosis results in scarring (fibrosis) of the liver that is caused by long-term liver damage. The scarring of the liver tissues can affect blood flow through the liver, causing liver dysfunction. Also...
Heart disease is the most common cause of death and disability in men in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association, 1 in 3 American men suffer from one or more cardiovascular conditions,...
Spondylolisthesis is a degenerative spine condition used to describe vertebral slippage in any direction. Most commonly seen in the lower back (lumbar spine), this spinal condition occurs when one...
Hypothyroidism is a condition that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped organ that resides at the base of your neck and releases...
Different from a drug side effect or drug toxicity, a drug allergy is more likely with certain medications. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, about 5-10% of the...
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common hand and arm condition caused by the compression of the median nerve, a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist. The condition, (which usually...
Physician home visits have begun making a comeback, according to a recent report from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). With 80% of U.S. adults age 65+ having one or more chronic...
Varicose veins are a common condition treated in physicians' offices and hospital outpatient departments. Several types of procedures are used to treat incompetent veins. Medical coding outsourcing...
Commonly caused by falls or accidents with sharp objects or tools, open wounds refer to injuries that involve an external or internal break in body tissue, mainly the skin. These wounds can be...
Cardiomyopathy is a progressive disease of the myocardium or heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. This is a serious lifelong condition which can...
ICD-10 External Cause Codes (V00-Y99) are secondary codes that capture specific details about an injury or health event. Though it is not mandatory to use external cause codes, medical coding...