Post Obstructive Pneumonia (POP) is a lung condition that can cause difficulty breathing. Symptoms of POP can include shortness of breath, coughing up mucus, chest pain and fever. If left untreated, POP can lead to pneumonia and even death. To better understand and diagnose POP, the World Health Organization created ICD 10 code J18.9. This … Read more
Bronchitis is a respiratory infection that most often affects the lungs. It can be caused by a number of things, but the most common trigger is the common cold or flu. If you think your Bronchitis is just a nuisance, you are wrong. Bronchitis can be highly damaging to your lungs and even fatal in … Read more
Pneumonia is a dangerous condition that can affect anyone at any time. It’s the leading cause of death in children under 5 years old, and it’s also one of the most common causes of hospitalization. If you or someone you know suffers from pneumonia, be sure to know the ICD 10 code for pleural effusion. … Read more
When you go to the doctor, do you ever worry about what they’re going to find when they perform an endoscopic procedure? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably no. But the reality is that endoscopic procedures are becoming more and more common, and with that comes a greater risk of complications. One … Read more
Bronchiectasis is a lung condition that can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and coughing. Bronchiectasis is on the rise, especially in developed countries. And according to ICD 10 (the International Classification of Diseases), bronchiectasis is now classified under pulmonary diseases. This means that there is an increased need for better understanding and treatment of … Read more
The Influenza (Influenza A virus) season is upon us once again. If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t given much thought to what ICD 10 code should be for your particular case. ICD-10 is the international classification of diseases, and influenza falls under its heading of “Clinical conditions caused by viruses”. So what does … Read more
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The main cause of COPD is smoking, but other factors like air pollution and genetics can also play a role. COPD is divided into two main types: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema affects the alveoli (air sacs) in your … Read more
If you’re like most people, you probably think of pneumonia as a respiratory infection. It’s the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease, cancer, stroke, and lung cancer. And if you think aspiration is just rare, think again. Pneumonia aspiration is the leading cause of accidental death from pneumonia (accounting … Read more
Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are a very common condition. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ARI is the most common cause of hospitalization in the United States. ICD 10 is a classification system used by healthcare professionals to identify diseases and conditions. In this article, we will take a look … Read more