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Abrasion

An area on the skin, or some other surface of the body, that has been damaged by scraping or rubbing.

Acute Renal Failure

A rapid loss of kidney function

Adverse Effect

A harmful, unintended reaction to a drug administered at the correct dose

Aftercare

Continued care of the patient following the acute phase of treatment for an illness, injury, or condition

Antepartum

Relating to the period before birth.

Arthritis

An inflammation of joint(s) and may also involve the muscles and connective tissue.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

Enlargement of the prostrate gland

Bladder

Organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys before disposal by urination.

Cellulitis

Bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

Chronic Kidney Disease

A progressive loss in renal function.

Closed Fracture

A broken bone that does not pierce through the skin.

Congenital Anomalies

Birth defects or abnormalities present at birth.

Convulsions

Involuntary muscular contractions of the extremities, trunk, and head

Decubitus Ulcer

A pressure ulcer caused by lack of circulation caused by bones compressing the skin.

Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin.

Elective Abortion

Legally induced abortion performed by a medical professional for therapeutic or elective reasons.

Epidermis

Outer layer of skin

Failed abortion

An unsuccessful elective abortion; the patient is still pregnant.

First degree burn

A burn that affects the epidermis only.

Follow-up care

Medical encounters to evaluate a condition that has healed and/or no longer exists

Gestational diabetes

A condition in which women have high blood glucose levels only during the pregnancy without a previous history of diabetes.

Late effect

A condition that appears or remains after the acute phase of an earlier, causal condition has resolved.

Malunion

Incomplete union of a previously fractured bone.

Meninges

The membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord.

Nonunion

Failure of a broken bone to heal.

Open fracture

A broken bone that pierces the skin.

Osteoarthritis

Gradual loss of cartilage of the joints.

Pathologic fracture

A broken bone caused by disease.

Perinatal

Time from birth through day 28 following birth.

Poisoning

The act of administering a toxic substance; can result by the improper use of medications.

Postpartum

Time from childbirth to six weeks after childbirth.

Puerperal sepsis

An infection in the genital tract that develops during the postpartum period.

Second degree burn

A partial thickness burn involving the epidermis and the dermis.

Spontaneous abortion

Occurs without any intervention with drugs or instrumentation

Stress fracture

A small fracture of a bone caused by repeated physical strain.

Subcutaneous

Tissue that lies under the skin

Third degree burn

A burn that destroys both the epidermis and the dermis, often also involving the subcutaneous tissue.

Ureters

Structures that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder

Urethra

Structure that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.

Urinary Incontinence

Inability to control urination.

Z Codes

Codes reported to support services that are rendered when a patient does not have an acute medical condition.