A: HCPCS L codes describe orthotics and prosthetics, which includes codes for some splints and immobilizers. The definition of many L codes includes the phrase, âincludes fitting and adjustment.â Therefore, when you report the L code, you are reporting the splint and the procedure of fitting the device to the patient. When you also report a CPTÂ® code, you report the procedure twice.
In the lungs, tuberculosis can cause severe coughing, pain, difficulty breathing and chest congestion. Left untreated, this disease can be fatal.
Nasal congestion occurs when the tissues lining the nose is swollen which is because of the inflamed blood vessels. If nasal congestion is not treated it can lead to hearing and speech problems. It may also lead to a condition known as sleep apnoea (causes one or more pause while breathing). Causes. The four main causes of blocked nose are: Infections: Common cold, flu, and sinus infection are all caused by virus infection. These viruses are transmitted by air which causes the nasal tissues to swell up.