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AMA Announces New CPT Codes for COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
(AMA published an update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set that includes two code additions for reporting medical services sparked by the
ICD-10 Codes for Obesity
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
ICD-10 Codes for Gout
Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis. Gout symptoms may come and go, but there are ways to manage symptoms & prevent
ICD-10 Codes for Fevers
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 Dysuria
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
ICD-10 Codes for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
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
ICD-10 Codes for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer that’s more advanced may cause signs and symptoms such as trouble urinating, decreased force in the stream of urine, blood in semen,
ICD-10 Codes for Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism symptoms can vary greatly, depending on how much of your lung is involved, the size of the clots, and whether you have
ICD-10 Codes for Shortness of Breath
Most cases of shortness of breath are due to heart or lung conditions. Your heart and lungs are involved in transporting oxygen to your
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