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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
Basics of trigger finger/point injection cpt code 20550-20551 The physician injects a therapeutic agent into a single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis such as the plantar fascia in 20550 and into a single tendon origin/insertion site in 20551. The physician identifies the injection site by palpation or radiographs (reported separately) and marks the injection site. … Read more
Question 1. Which is another term for “comfort care”? Elder care Respite care Palliative care Home healthcare Rationale: “Comfort care” is also called “palliative care”. The goal of palliative care is not to cure or actively treat the condition. It is to control pain or to alleviate other distressing symptoms to make a terminally ill … Read more
In medical coding, both CPT and ICD 10 codes have specific coding guidelines. The ICD 10 coding guidelines are given in the first pages of the ICD 10 code book, while CPT coding guidelines are given in front of each chapter in the CPT code book. Coding guidelines are always important in all places, wherever … Read more