Healthcare entities and industry associations have worked together to release medical codes to report COVID-19, since its outbreak. The ICD-10-CM code “U07.1” developed by the World Health...
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ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Five Common Spring Sports Injuries
During the spring season, people are gearing up for a new series of sports. Whether their goal is to stay active or train or participate in a competitive sport, spring is the perfect time to get...
Documenting and Coding Different Types of Wounds – A Detailed Overview
Wounds that damage the skin are of different types and include – abrasions, lacerations, scratches, rupture injuries, punctures, and penetrating wounds. They often occur due to accidents or falls...
Medical Coding Mistakes to Watch Out For [Infographic]
Failing to provide accurate information and the right codes to support claims can lead to denials or delays as well as allegations of improper billing practices. To avoid this, you should know about...
Medical Coding Guidelines to Report Diabetes Mellitus
Correct coding of any medical condition including diabetes mellitus is critical in determining the correct reimbursement for encounters related to this disease and for tracking the health care...
ICD-10 Codes to Report Three Common Diabetes-Related Skin Disorders [Infographic]
A fast-growing, chronic disease, diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar levels, due to a lack of insulin or insulin not working properly. People with high blood sugar level experience several...
Medical Codes for Reporting Hyperhidrosis – An Excessive Sweating Disorder
Hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating that is not normally related to heat or other physical exercises. Also known as polyhidrosis or sudorrhea, the condition can affect just one...
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes for Three Major Allergic Conditions
Regarded as one of the most chronic conditions worldwide, allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance – such as pollen, bee venom molds, animal dander, latex, insect stings...
ICD-10 Codes for Reporting Five Common Chiropractic Conditions [Infographic]
Chiropractors are specialists who diagnose and treat different types of disorders that cause musculoskeletal or nerve pain. Billing and coding for different musculoskeletal and nervous disorders can...