ICD-10: | Z98.61 |
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Short Description: | Coronary angioplasty status |
Long Description: | Coronary angioplasty status |
A coronary artery dissection (also known as spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD) is a rare, sometimes fatal traumatic condition, with eighty percent of cases affecting women. The coronary artery develops a tear, causing blood to flow between the layers which forces them apart.
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code I25.4. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
tobacco dependence ( F17.-) A disease in which there is a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries (blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the heart). Coronary artery disease is usually caused by atherosclerosis (a build up of fatty material and plaque inside the coronary arteries).
Plaque is a sticky substance made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries. That limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your body and can lead to serious problems, including. coronary artery disease.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the blockage of coronary arteries due to cholesterol and fatty deposits called plaques. This is a chronic disease which can lasts for years or be lifelong. Heart attack occurs if the coronary artery is completely blocked.
Symptoms includes chest pain or angina and shortness of breath. Conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and family history of heart disease are risk factors for CAD.
Conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and family history of heart disease are risk factors for CAD. Physician will ask about the patient’s medical and family history and do a physical exam. Diagnosis can be made by doing lab tests, EKG, exercise stress test, nuclear stress test, angiogram or cardiac CT scan.
Jerome is a 74-year-old man with a history of hypertension who comes to emergency room with non-radiating chest pain from past few hours. He denies syncope, fever or cough. His medication list includes Lisinopril and nitroglycerin. He has a family history of heart attack, mother died of MI last year.
SAD is a type of depression that should be taken seriously. Correct coding is paramount to not only proper reimbursement and quality reporting but, more importantly, a patient’s health outcome.
Understanding that SAD is a subtype of major depressive disorder is important. A physician may diagnose a patient with SAD if they “meet full criteria for major depression coinciding with specific seasons for at least 2 years,” according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Symptoms of major depression include: 1 Depression 2 Hopelessness 3 Lethargy 4 Disinterest in activities normally enjoyed 5 Insomnia 6 Irritability 7 Inability to concentrate 8 Suicidal thoughts
Understanding that SAD is a subtype of major depressive disorder is important. A physician may diagnose a patient with SAD if they “meet full criteria for major depression coinciding with specific seasons for at least 2 years,” according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
December is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month, and for good reason: In the United States, this month gets the least amount of daylight hours and, in some parts of the country, the least amount of sunshine. The weather isn’t all that great either, so we tend to spend less time outside soaking up what sun there is.
Risk Factors for SAD. There are certain demographics that increase a person’s risk for SAD. They are: Gender: Women are four times more often diagnosed with SAD than men. That’s not to say women corner the market on depression — one possibility is that they are more likely to seek help.
A patient diagnosed with SAD may benefit from certain treatments and therapies, including: Light therapy . Vitamin D supplements. Psychotherapy (cognitive behavior) Medication (anti-depressants) A doctor may prescribe one or more of these modalities concurrently or one at a time.
Psychotherapy (cognitive behavior) Medication (anti-depressants) A doctor may prescribe one or more of these modalities concurrently or one at a time. Regular exercise, healthy eating, getting enough sleep, and staying active and connected can help, according to the American Psychiatric Association.