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Abdominal Abscess I&D   Medical Specialty: Gastroenterology   Description: Incision and drainage (I&D) of abdominal abscess, excisional debridement of nonviable and viable skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle, then removal of foreign body.  (Medical...

Building Your Medical Coding Brand on Social Media Why Anonymous Posting Hurts Your Networking, Visibility, and Job Search In today’s medical coding job market, your skills alone are no longer enough. Employers, recruiters, and hiring managers are looking for...

How to Use ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Indexes and Tabular to Code Correctly Accurate medical coding is not about memorizing codes. It is about using the correct manual, in the correct order, every time. The best coders consistently follow a repeatable workflow: locate...

Medical Specialty: General Medicine Description: Patient is a three years old male who about 45 minutes prior admission to the emergency room ingested about two to three tablets of Celesta 40 mg per tablets. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Patient is a three years old...

Medical Coding for Psoriasis: Guidelines and Tips What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes rapid skin cell growth, resulting in thick, scaly, red plaques. It is often associated with itching, pain, and inflammation. Accurate...