Assigning proper codes plays a role in the integrity of medical records, supports effective communication between healthcare providers, and safeguards a practice against compliance issues. This article discusses some common dermatological conditions and their respective ICD-10-CM codes/categories.
Ransomware threats in healthcare are growing. For instance, just look at three settlements from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) occurring this past October. These enforcements mark the OCR's fifth, sixth, and seventh actions related to ransomware, and underscore the vital importance of proper cybersecurity safeguards.