Lyme disease is an infectious disease that is transmitted to human beings by tick bites. It is caused by a bacteria of Borrelia type which could be either Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia garinii or Borrelia mayonii. A deer tick is a carrier of his type of bacteria.
What are the symptoms?
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Erythema migrans rash
Redness of the skin around the bite which looks like a bull’s eye
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Headache
Frequent headaches
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Painful joints and bones
Soreness, tenderness in the bones and joints
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Fatigue
Feeling exhausted
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Heart tremors and irregular heartbeats
Heart racing
For reimbursement claims, medical providers are required to use ICD-10-CM codes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, treatment for Lyme disease after diagnosis requires an initial four-week course of antibiotic therapy in the event the disease persists after the initial four weeks of using oral antibiotics or in case of Lyme carditis … Continue reading "ICD-10 Code for Lyme Disease"...
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Learn moreWhat causes it?
When the tick bites you, it transmits the bacteria in your body which finds its way into your bloodstream. Its incubation period is around seven days from which the symptoms start to manifest itself on the skin. The first notable symptom is redness of the skin around the bite which looks like a bull’s eye.
Is there a test?
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Blood test
Look for presence of bacteria in bloodstream.
How to treat it
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