The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced six new ICD codes to better capture the disease process of COVID-19. The codes will be available January 1, 2021, for reporting purposes.
CMS just released their updates to the ICD-10, which will apply to all services performed between October 1st, 2020, and September 30th, 2021.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the investigational monoclonal antibody therapy.
(AMA published an update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set that includes two code additions for reporting medical services sparked by the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It is a medical problem that increases your risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. ICD-10 codes for Obesity
Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis. Gout symptoms may come and go, but there are ways to manage symptoms & prevent flares. Commonly used ICD-10 codes for Gout
Fevers generally go away within a few days. A number of over-the-counter medications lower a fever, but sometimes it's better left untreated. Commonly used ICD-10 codes for Fevers
A number of conditions can cause painful urination (dysuria). In women, urinary tract infections are a common cause of painful urination. Commonly used ICD-10 codes for dysuria
Treatment for acute kidney failure involves identifying the illness or injury that originally damaged your kidneys. Your treatment options depend on what's causing your kidney failure. Commonly used ICD-10 codes for AKI.