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Curious case of ICD 10 code for urosepsis
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…
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ICD-10 Coding Breast Mass becomes more specific for coders
The ICD 10 codes are getting more specific with time. I have already shared lot of updates about diagnosis codes but today we will learn more about them. Today, we…
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CPT Code 76641 & 76642 : Breast Ultrasound Coding tip
Basics of CPT code 76641 & 76641 for Breast Ultrasound CPT code 76641 for breast ultrasound represents a complete examination of all four quadrants of the breast and the retroareolar…
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Difference between Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 note in ICD 10
As we have started using ICD 10 codes, we will have many new words to come across. There are many new codes have been added and so it is important…
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How to code ICD 10 Signs and Symptoms Perfectly?
What are Signs and Symptoms? Many times we get confused with signs and symptoms and considered them as same by defination. But, if you see their is a very slight…
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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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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,…
Difference between Remission and Relapse in Neoplasm coding
Neoplasm ICD 10 codes have to be used very carefully. Cancer conditions can be partially or fully present or removed from the body, hence the ICD 10 codes will also…
ICD 10 codes for Ectopic Pregnancy in pregnancy chapter
The most important section in diagnosis coding is the Pregnancy codes. Yes, there has been lot of changes in the pregnancy chapter. Coding of breast mass or lump has become…