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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
What is RVUs, wRVUs & RVU Calculator ? RVU stands for Relative value unit. It is a cost or value assigned for each CPT and HCPCS code by CMS (Centre for Medicare and Medicaid) for providing a service. It has majorly three components, physician work, physician expenses and malpractice overhead. The values of cost of … Read more
Basic information on Dizziness ICD 10 codes Dizziness is a feeling of being unsteady, but can refer to different sensations including vertigo, feeling faint and problems with balance. ICD-Code R42 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Dizziness and Giddiness. Corresponding ICD-9 code for Dizziness is 780.4. Dizziness being a symptoms … Read more
Basic information on Fatigue ICD-10 CM codes Fatigue is a condition marked by drowsiness and an unusual lack of energy and mental alertness. It can be caused by many things, including illness, injury, or drugs. Fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. R53.83 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis … Read more
Basic information on Costochondritis ICD 10 codes Costochondritis is a condition where the cartilage in the breastbone becomes inflamed, causing severe chest pain. ICD-Code M94.0 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Chondrocostal Junction Syndrome [Tietze]. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 733.6. Clinical Information A benign inflammation of one or more … Read more
Basic information about ICD-10 CM code for Dementia Dementia is characterized by the development of multiple cognitive deficits such as memory impairment and cognitive disturbances including aphasia, apraxia, and agnosia. The ICD-10-CM classifies dementia (categories F01, F02, and F03) on the basis of the etiology (i.e., vascular, other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified) and severity (i.e., unspecified, mild, moderate, … Read more
Basics of GERD ICD-10 CM code Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disease, which happens when a muscle at the end of the esophagus does not close. It occurs when the stomach content flows back into the food pipe(esophagus). This reverse flow causes reflux, that irritates the lining of your esophagus and hence … Read more
Basic about urethral catheterization CPT code Urinary catheters are used when patient is unable to empty his or her bladder. If the urine is retained in bladder, pressure is developed in the kidney. Such pressure can lead to harmful disorder like kidney failure. The urinary catheter has a tiny balloon attached at the end. When … Read more
Now, we can say the we have become friendly with ICD 10 codes. In, ICD 9 we have straight numerical or alphanumeric codes. In ICD 9, we use to have minimum 3 or maximum 5 characters or digits for coding a diagnosis code. But, as we know now ICD 10 codes are little different with respect … Read more
Basics about Polypectomy & Myomectomy CPT code Endometrial polyps are one of the most common causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Endometrial polyps can also be an overgrowth (tumor) of cells. Hence, polypectomy is done to get rid of such harmful diseases. Polypectomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which doctors remove … Read more