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What Are the ICD-10 Codes for Diabetes? Complete List

Have you come across a form of diabetes with an unusual presentation or a rare underlying cause? Luckily, the ICD-10 codes for diabetes cover every manifestation of the disease imaginable in very specific terms. In this article, I'll go through the full range of diabetes ICD-10 codes and provide some guidelines for how to use them appropriately in your medical records.

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What Are the ICD-10 Codes for Abdominal Pain? Complete List

Do you have a patient complaining of stomach pain with no clear cause? Not sure what to write in their chart? Not to worry! You can use the ICD-10 codes for abdominal pain to indicate specifically what kind of discomfort they're suffering even if you aren't sure of the cause. In this article, I'll list the abdominal pain ICD-10 codes starting with R10.*, plus a few key guidelines for using them.

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How Coconut Oil for Hair Will Make Your Hair Gorgeous

People have used coconut oil for thousands of years to moisturize their hair and scalp. In recent years, science has confirmed what many people already knew—coconut oil is a highly effective hair treatment.

Want to promote hair growth? Get smoother, sleeker hair? Get rid of annoying dandruff?

This guide will go over the top five benefits of coconut oil for hair, along with the evidence that proves why it works so well. Most importantly, we'll talk about how YOU can use coconut oil on your hair, step by step!

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Is Shingles Contagious? 2 Methods of Transmission to Avoid

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Posted by Dora Seigel

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Exactly how you get shingles can be confusing: it's technically the reactivation of chickenpox and is caused by the same pesky virus (the varicella-zoster virus).

But is shingles contagious? What are the riskiest transmission methods? How long is it contagious? What can you do to avoid getting shingles transmitted to you? What even causes shingles?

We'll be covering everything below, but let's start with a basic question.

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Does Black Seed Oil Really Work? Scientific Analysis of Benefits

The world of natural supplements can be confusing because there are so many misleading claims about their benefits floating around the internet. Black seed oil is one of the more intriguing natural supplements on the market because of its rich history as an herbal medicine.

In this article, I'll provide all the most current information on black seed oil, including what it is, black seed oil benefits, what it can't do (according to recent scientific research), and the best places to buy black seed oil.

Unlike other guides, we don't want to dwell on hype and false promises—we only want to give you clear, scientifically-supported information.

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Best Blood Pressure Chart: Understanding Your Readings

Do you have a blood pressure reading and are unsure about what it means? Do you actually have high blood pressure? What blood pressure ranges do you fall under?

The blood pressure chart in this article and its accompanying guidelines will help you determine exactly what your reading means and whether you should take action to avoid health problems in the future. We'll tell you what the major blood pressure ranges are, and how to lower your high blood pressure.

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Important: Read This Before Getting a Belly Button Piercing

Belly button piercings may appear totally cool and effortless from an outside perspective, but they actually require serious commitment if you want them to look good in the long run. They heal slower than many other types of body piercings, and they require a significant amount of aftercare.

This guide will take you through the piercing process and show you how to avoid potential problems as you heal. If you follow this advice, you'll be showing off a piercing that is both stylish and healthy in no time!

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