by Touseef Riaz | Jan 5, 2023 | Medical Billing
A medical diagnosis is an opinion about the nature of a person’s illness or injury. It is expressed as a statement that identifies the problem and explains its cause. A physician issues a clinical diagnosis based on a patient’s symptoms, signs, and...
by Touseef Riaz | Jun 3, 2022 | ICD Codes
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is an internationally used and recognized coding tool. It provides crucial knowledge and has several uses around the world. The ICD coding system classifies various conditions, diseases, injuries, and causes of death....
by Touseef Riaz | Mar 30, 2022 | ICD Codes
ICD-10 Code for Abdominal Bloating: Guidelines ICD-10 code for bloating falls under Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM coding system. Following are the official guidelines provided for Chapter 18: -If a related definitive diagnosis hasn’t been confirmed by the provider...
by Touseef Riaz | Feb 23, 2022 | ICD Codes, Medical Coding
Scaphoid fracture occurs in one of the wrist’s small bones. There can be a number of reasons behind this fracture, common of which is an accident or a fall. Symptoms of the fracture worsen if you pinch or hold anything. Typically, one feels tenderness and pain in the...