Also known as shingles, herpes zoster is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV is the same virus that causes chickenpox. According to CDC, an estimated one million cases...
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Know the ICD 10 Codes for Three Types of Sports Injuries [Infographic]
With the increase in the number and type of sports injuries, orthopedic medical billing and coding is becoming rather complex. Outsourcing medical coding tasks is a practical option to ensure...
ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders [Infographic]
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder (CRSD) is a disruption of the body's natural sleep rhythm. Treatment for this condition involves a combination of medications and behavioral support. A circadian...
Wound Vs Ulcer Diagnosis Coding – What to Know
“Wound” and “ulcer” are 2 major categories of wounds from the ICD-10 coding perspective – the acute form is categorized as wound and the chronic form is categorized as ulcer. While wounds are caused...
ICD-10 Codes to Report COVID-19 Neurological Complications
Many studies have reported that people infected with COVID-19 may also experience neurological symptoms and these complications may occur with or without cardiovascular and respiratory symptoms....
Malnutrition, Obesity and Body Mass Index (BMI): Coding Guidelines
Good nutrition is essential to prevent and manage diseases and to keep people live longer. Malnutrition is a condition that occurs when the body does not get enough nutrients. The World Health...
Reporting Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain – Know the Procedure Codes
A widely used treatment modality for managing different chronic pain stages, spinal cord stimulation delivers low-level electrical signals to the spinal cord or to specific nerves to block pain...
Common Springtime Illnesses And Their ICD-10 Codes [Infographic]
Spring is here. It's the time people take full advantage of the extra daytime and enjoy nature. However, spring comes with its own share of potential illnesses and health problems. When it comes to...
Colorectal Cancer Coding – Focus on Screening Guidelines
Regarded as the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States (as per American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates), colorectal cancer begins in the large intestine or colon – the final part of...