When it comes to settling medical bills after a hospital stay or procedure or even a consultation, the patient is usually in a hurry to get home, and rightly so. Who wants to spend extra time lingering around at an infirmary? However, in this hurry, people ignore the fact that billing is a cumbersome process …
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What are ICD-10 codes and why are they important for doctors?
The International Classification of Disease (ICD) is a standard diagnostic tool created by the World Health Organization (WHO), for monitoring the incidence and prevalence of diseases and related conditions. The ICD has diverse clinical applications, and is used not just by doctors but also by paramedic staff, insurance companies, researchers and policy makers. ICD is …