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Basics of Atherosclerosis ICD-10 CM coding Atherosclerosis is thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. Risk factors may include high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical activity, and eating saturated fats. I70. 8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code … Read more
Basics of Syphilis ICD-10 CM coding Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that’s treatable with medication. Without treatment, syphilis causes serious health problems ICD-10 code A53. 9 for Syphilis, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Certain infectious and parasitic diseases . A53.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code … Read more
Basics of Tetralogy of Fallot ICD-10 CM coding Tetralogy of Fallot (pronounced te-tral-uh-jee of Fal-oh) is a birth defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. It happens when a baby’s heart does not form correctly as the baby grows and develops in the mother’s womb during pregnancy. ICD-10 code Q21. 3 for Tetralogy … Read more
On June 16th, 2023, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) realeased the ICD-10-CM codes for the upcoming year 2024 (FY2024). Their are lot of changes in the coming edition of 2024 ICD 10 CM codes. This includes 395 new additions, deletion of 25 codes, and 13 revised codes. there will be 74,044 ICD-10-CM codes … Read more
Shoulder pain is a common complaint amongst adults and can significantly affect daily activities and quality of life. Right shoulder pain is particularly common due to the right shoulder being the dominant one in most individuals. A proper diagnosis is essential in managing right shoulder pain, and one such tool that physicians use to classify … Read more
1. Which does not indicate the catheter was placed on the right side of the heart? Pulmonary artery Pulmonary wedge Right ventricle Aorta Read also: Sample Coded Surgery charts for Medical coders 2.Which can be coded separately by the physician’s office during a cardiac catheterization?1 Intravascular ultrasound Road mapping of artery Interpretation of imaging Placement … Read more
Basics about Root Operation of ICD-10-PCS Root operations of ICD-10- PCS include total 31 root operations. Each root operation is aunique by its definition. ICD-10-PCS will be used in place of Volume 3 codes of ICD 9, so it is very essential to get familiar with root operation of ICD -10-PCS. We know there is … Read more
Basics of Schizophrenia ICD 10 CM Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling. F20.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis … Read more
Coding guidelines for HIV B20 reports human immunodeficiency virus diseases and includes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome), which is caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV affects certain white blood cells (T-4 lymphocytes) and destroys the ability of the cells to fight infections, making patients susceptible to a host of infectious diseases (e.g., Pneumocystis carinii … Read more
Basics of ICD-10 CM codes of Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia occurs when your bone marrow doesn’t make enough platelets. Platelets form blood clots to help stop bleeding. D69.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Clinical Information A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of platelets … Read more