Cracking the Code

An MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging is the most frequently used imaging test for the brain and spinal cord.

A bone density scan, also known as a DEXA scan, helps to evaluate the risk of bone fractures (which often are the result of osteoporosis).

These codes are encouraged to be voluntarily reported as they provide valuable data for injury research and evaluation of injury prevention strategies

The ICD-10-CM codes for Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services or “Z codes” are found in Chapter 21

Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure. Merck Manual highlights the symptoms and signs of sepsis and septic shock

RSV can cause a severe infection in individuals with a weak immune system, premature infants, older adults, or patients that have heart and lung disease.

Cryosurgery is a treatment by which freezing temperatures are applied by cold liquid application or by instrument for the destruction of abnormal tissue