- Chronic Diseases – American Medical Association
Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. Some of the most common chronic diseases include diabetes, heart disease and can …
Code and Guideline Changes | AMA
Stable, chronic illness: A problem with an expected duration of at least one year or until the death of the patient. For the purpose of defining chronicity, conditions are treated as chronic whether o …
Improving your ICD-10 Diagnosis Coding – American Medical Association
Acute vs. Persistent vs. Recurrent vs. Chronic Review the guidelines for how the terms acute, persistent, recurrent, and chronic are defined for various diagnoses. The guidelines define how many episo …
What doctors wish patients knew about GERD
Imagine this: After every meal, you experience discomfort with a persistent burning feeling that lingers after the last bite of food. This is the reality for millions of people suffering from gastroes …
What doctors wish patients knew about rheumatoid arthritis
Among chronic conditions, one stands out for its enigmatic nature and debilitating impact: rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This condition presents an array of challenges and wreaks havoc on the lives of th …
What doctors wish patients knew about managing COPD
COPD is a chronic lung condition “ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a group of conditions that cause chronic respiratory symptoms due to airway abnormalities,” said Dr. Mahmood. “A lot of pati …
7 steps patients should follow to reduce, manage chronic disease
Conditions such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes are not inevitable. Learn about “life’s simple seven” steps patients should take to prevent chronic disease.
What doctors wish patients knew about endometriosis
Endometriosis, a chronic and often painful condition affecting millions of women worldwide, continues to be a significant yet under-recognized health issue. Characterized by the growth of tissue simil …
Payer evaluation and management (E/M) downcoding programs
It is determined that the patient should be evaluated for peripheral neuropathy by a neurologist, and the physician refers the patient while continuing to manage her ongoing chronic condition.
Putting a spotlight on lifestyle medicine to prevent chronic disease
Being active can help prevent chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis or chronic back pain. If surgery is needed to treat a musculoskeletal condition, physical activity can also prepare that patient f …
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