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ICD-10 Codes for Chest Pain
Chest pain is a common complaint and encompasses a broad differential diagnosis that includes several life-threatening causes. A workup must focus on ruling out
ICD-10 Codes for Diabetes Mellitus
The term diabetes mellitus describes diseases of abnormal carbohydrate metabolism that are characterized by hyperglycemia. It is associated with a relative or absolute impairment
ICD-10 Codes for ear pain | Earache
Ear pain (or otalgia) ranks as one of the leading complaints among children and adult evaluated in the primary care or emergency setting. Most
ICD-10 Codes for Bypass graft and transplant heart related angina
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a major surgical operation where atheromatous blockages in a patient’s coronary arteries are bypassed with harvested venous or
ICD-10 Codes for Allergic rhinitis (AR) or allergic inflammation of the nasal airways
Allergic rhinitis (AR) or allergic inflammation of the nasal airways is an atopic disease presenting with symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, clear rhinorrhea, and
ICD-10 Codes for Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute myocardial infarction is myocardial necrosis resulting from acute obstruction of a coronary artery. Symptoms include chest discomfort with or without dyspnea, nausea, and/or
ICD-10 Codes for Acute Respiratory Infection (URTI) / Acute Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is a common clinical condition characterized by an acute onset but persistent cough, with or without sputum production.
10 Steps Will Help You Prevent Medical Claim Denials And Maximize Cash Flow
Healthcare policies and rules are continuously changing, and it’s important to stay on top of what all insurance carriers are doing and how their
Mobile Charge Capture Technology Helps Doctors Increase Revenue and Get Paid Faster
Mobile charge capture apps like DocCharge to bill for services to get paid faster. These technologies help practices bill accurately , get paid much
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