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Since the introduction of ICD 10 codes, we are now focusing more on ICD 10 codes. Still in some region ICD 9, codes are used by medical coders. As we know, there is a lot of difference between ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes. The most important thing I like about ICD 10 codes is … Read more
Basics of Anemia ICD 10 CM code As per the 2023 updates Code D64.9 should be coded for Anemia ICD 10 CM as unspecified diagnosis. Anemia disease falls under the category of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism. The old code for ICD-9 CM Code (Transition) was … Read more
Their is lot of confusion about finding ICD 10 code for nonischemic cardiomyopathy. Their are many condition whcih do not have specific ICD 10 code. For these condition either a unspecified or other specified code is reported. Similary for nonischemic cardiomyopathy icd 10 code, when you search in index column it will lead to unspecified … Read more
Difference between ICD 10 code for Urosepsis and Sepsis In ICD 10 coding sepsis is little complicated. Coding of sepsis involves use of two or more codes. There is separate coding guideline only for Sepsis where we can learn how to easily code sepsis. It is infectious and can lead to organ failure if not … Read more
Basics of Osteoporosis ICD-10 CM Coding Osteoporosis is a systemic condition that affects all bones of the musculoskeletal system and leads to an increased risk of pathological fractures. In osteoporosis, the bones are thinner and weaker than normal. Osteoporosis is classified to categories M80 and M81 depending on whether a current pathological fracture is present … Read more
Basic information for Chest pain ICD 10 CM coding The billable Chest pain ICD 10 code for unspecified is R07.9, their are other specified codes as well which is shared below. Most of the chest exam like ultrasound, X-ray, CT or MRI etc has chest pain has symptom as chief complaint. Most of the times … Read more
Basic information on Gout ICD-10 CM codes Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes pain and swelling in your joints. It causes swollen, red, hot and stiff joints. Gout happens when uric acid builds up in your body. ICD-Code M10.9 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Gout, Unspecified. Corresponding ICD-9 code … Read more
Basic information on Headache ICD 10 code R51.9 Headache is very common symptoms for many disorders. R51.9 is the billable diagnosis code for Headache in ICD 10 coding. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 784.0. Headache following lumbar puncture is assigned to code G97.1, Other reaction to spinal or lumbar puncture. Description of Headache Diagnosis Code in … Read more
Basic information on Obesity ICD-10 CM codes Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much.Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that takes a person’s weight and height into account to measure body size. E66* category codes are used as ICD-10 code for diagnosis reimbursement … Read more
Hypothyroidism ICD 10 CM coding Information The deficiency of thyroid activity, characterized by decrease in basal metabolic rate, fatigue, and lethargy, if left untreated, it may lead to Hypothyroidism or myxedema. ICD-Code E03.9 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Hypothyroidism, Unspecified. Subclinical hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body … Read more