Teledentistry is a subset of telehealth that facilitates dental care virtually. This remote dentistry is especially beneficial during the current COVID-19 outbreak. Teledentistry involves diverse...
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Common Spine Disorders and Their ICD-10 Codes [Infographic]
Several conditions and injuries can damage the vertebrae, causing spinal pain and limiting mobility. Common signs and symptoms of spine disorders include weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms...
ICD-10 Codes for Common Diabetes-related Eye Diseases [Infographic]
Keeping diabetes under control is crucial to keep eyes healthy and prevent diabetes-related eye disease or avoid a condition from getting worse. Many ophthalmologists rely on the services provided...
Documenting Meniscectomy Procedure – Know the Medical Codes [Infographic]
A torn meniscus, an injury that occurs when you kneel, squat, or lift something heavy, is quite common among athletes and active individuals. Meniscectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of a...
Document Subdural Hematoma with ICD-10 Codes [Infographic]
Caused by minor accidents to the head or the spontaneous bursting of a blood vessel in the brain, subdural hematoma is a type of internal bleeding in the skull. While the treatment for this head...
Coding Chondromalacia Patella in ICD-10 [Infographic]
Chondromalacia patella is a condition where in the cartilage on the under surface of the patella (kneecap) deteriorates and softens. Outsourced medical billing services are a practical option when...
ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Schizophrenia
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....
ICD-10 Coding and Documentation of Hypertensive Crisis [Infographics]
Hypertensive crisis refers to severe increase in blood pressure. Left untreated, the condition can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and rupture of your body's main artery...
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...