Medical Coding In Trivandrum

                                                K11.23                             Chronic Sclerosing Sialadenitis Sialadenitis is an inflammation of a salivary gland. Salivary glands are the glands that make saliva, which helps with swallowing and digestion and protects your teeth from bacteria. There are three main salivary glands: Parotid glands in front of the ear in the cheeks Submandibular glands under the chin Sublingual glands under the tongue Sialadenitis mostly affects the parotid and submandibular glands. It can be an acute (sudden), chronic (long term), or recurrent condition. It is a rare condition.  Sialadenitis is most common among elderly adults with salivary gland stones, calcified structures that can form inside a salivary gland and block the flow of saliva into the mouth. Sia...

                                                                        B33.1                                         Ross River Disease Ross River virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito.Most people who get Ross River virus do not feel sick. For those who do get sick, symptoms include joint pain and swelling, muscle pain, fever, tiredness, and rash. Most patients recover within a few weeks, but some people experience joint pain, joint stiffness, or tiredness for many months.Ross   River virus disease can cause joint inflammation and pain, fatigue and muscle aches. Many infected people also develop a rash of variable appearance. Most people recover completely within 3 to 6 m...

                                               A74.89                                               Other Chlamydia Disease Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. People who have chlamydia often don’t have outward symptoms in the early stages.In fact, about 90 percent of women and 70 percent of men with the STI have no symptoms. But chlamydia can still cause health problems later.Untreated chlamydia can cause serious complications, so it’s important to get regular screenings and talk with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have any concerns.Chlamydia can cause a vaginal discharge. It may resemble pus or mucus.Symptoms of chlamydia may be similar to symptoms of other STIs.  See photos ...