AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1995 Second Quarter

Arthritis

Arthritisis a common term for more than 100 rheumatic diseases. It affects one in seven Americans and is the most prevalent chronic disease in people over age 45. Arthritis can attack the joints, muscles, connective tissues, skin and organs. The manifestations are pain, inflammation, swelling, stiffness and mobility problems involving one or more joints. Although there are several types of arthritis, the most widespread forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Gout Other less common types of arthritis Degenerative joint disease, bilateral Degenerative joint disease of multiple sites Osteoarthritis (OA)is the most typical form of arthritis. OA...

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