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Cough ICD-10 code list for Medical coders
A cough is a common symptom that can arise from various causes. If you're a healthcare professional or simply curious about medical coding, understanding the ICD-10 codes for coughs can…
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Advanced ICD-10 Coding Guide for Pregnancy
Basics about Pregnancy ICD-10 codes Before going ahead to learn about pregnancy code we have to first learn about some the common medical terms used to assign a pregnancy ICD-10…
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Coding guide for Alcohol use, Abuse and Dependence in ICD 10
Alcohol dependence, also called "alcoholism," is a chronic disease. Alcohol dependence and abuse affects about 18 million people alone in United states.  In general, men are more likely than women to…
Superb Diabetes ICD 10 Coding tips for Pregnancy Chapter
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic disease in old age. In medical coding, the diagnosis coding for normal women and pregnant women has separate coding guidelines. This…
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CPT code 85730 (Partial thromboplastin time PTT) Coding Guide
Code Description of CPT code 85730 ((Partial thromboplastin time PTT) 85730 - Thromboplastin time, partial (PTT); plasma or whole blood This exam may be ordered as a partial thromboplastin time…
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Difference Between ICD 10 Status codes and Personal History codes
ICD 10 coding guidelines are very important to following in diagnosis coding. Same rule has to be followed for coding procedure codes. Many coders are still have confusion in coding…
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When to use ICD 10 Status Z codes as Secondary diagnosis
We have now almost became familiar with the ICD 10 codes. We all are now familiar with the difference between the ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes. The new diagnosis…
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Best coding tips for Burns in ICD 10
Definition and degree of Burn Burn is an injury caused by exposure to heat or flame. Burn are classified into different degree to code the most specific ICD 10 code. Tissue…
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How to choose Primary diagnosis in Medical coding
In all medical coding facility, ICD codes play a very important role. The sequencing of diagnosis codes should be correct for proper payment of the Procedure. As a medical coder,…
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Amazing coding tips for Lung Cancer ICD 10 code
Basics about ICD 10 code for Lung Cancer Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, which can spread from one site to another site. Lung cancer is abnormal growth…