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...
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ICD-10 Codes to Document Pneumothorax – A Common Lung Condition
Pneumothorax is a condition which occurs when air leaks into the space between your lungs and the chest wall - called the pleural space. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lungs, so it cannot...
Reporting Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) – Screening Guidelines and Related Medical Codes
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) refers to the stretching and blood-filled bulging in a part of the aorta that runs through your abdomen. The aorta runs from your heart through the center of your...
Documenting and Coding Vaginal Prolapse – Symptoms and Treatment Options
Vaginal prolapse is a condition which occurs when the network of muscles that support the organs in a woman’s pelvis gets weakened or fall out of their normal positions. This weakening allows the...
Documenting and Coding Chondromalacia Patellae – A Common Knee Pain Condition
Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), refers to the progressive erosion of the articular cartilage of the knee joint. The condition occurs when the cartilage on the under surface of the patella (kneecap)...
Documenting and Coding for Allergic Rhinitis – A Common Allergy Condition
Allergic rhinitis, often called “hay fever”, is one of the most prevalent allergy conditions, affecting about 8% of the U.S population and an estimated 10-30% of people worldwide. The most common...
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...
Documenting and Coding Bronchitis – A Common Lung Infection
Bronchitis occurs due to an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. In most cases, the condition occurs when an infection irritates and inflames...
Documenting and Coding Leukoplakia – A Common Mouth Condition
Leukoplakia refers to a condition wherein thick, white or grayish patches or lesions appear inside the mouth. Typically, these white or grayish patches develop on the bottom of the patient’s mouth...