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
ICD 10 is the newest international classification of diseases, and it includes a code for overactive bladder. This code is meant to help healthcare providers identify patients who may have an overactive bladder, and who may benefit from treatment. This post provides an overview of ICD 10 and the code for overactive bladder, and discusses … 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
Dementia is a complex and debilitating condition that affects the brain. It can cause problems with memory, thinking, and communication, among other things. Alzheimers with dementia is a form of dementia that primarily affects people over the age of 65. Alzheimers with dementia is one of the conditions that will be covered under ICD 10, … Read more
ICD 10 is the new global classification system for diseases. It replaces ICD 9, and it’s already being used by doctors all over the world. One of the major changes in ICD 10 is the way it deals with varicose veins of lower extremities. Up until now, these have been classified under a separate category, … Read more
ICD 10 is the international classification of diseases, and nephrolithiasis is one of the diseases that falls under its umbrella. Nephrolithiasis is a condition in which a stone forms in one or more kidneys. These stones can cause various health problems, including renal failure and death. If you are a healthcare provider or patient with … Read more
ICD-10 codes are used to classify diseases and injuries. They are also used to determine a patient’s eligibility for health care, payment for health care services, and research purposes. What does this have to do with personal history of subarachnoid hemorrhage? ICD-10 codes can identify a patient’s personal history of subarachnoid hemorrhage (PHSH). This makes … Read more
It feels like everywhere you look, there’s a new health scare to worry about. Sure, we all have our fair share of bad habits that can add up over time, but are there really more serious risks out there? One such risk is overactive bladder Syndrome (OBS). OBS is a condition where the bladder does … Read more
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common skin cancer that can occur in any age group, but it’s most commonly seen in people over the age of 50. It’s also one of the most easily treated cancers, with 95% of cases cured if detected and treated early. In this blog post, we will explore the Icd … Read more
Tinea Cruris is an infection of the skin caused by mites. It’s a common problem, especially in people who are acne-prone or have other skin conditions. The most common place for the mites to live is on the scalp, but they can also be found on the back, neck, chest and other areas of the … Read more