Some men and women are prone to develop stretch marks on the abdomen, buttocks and thighs. New stretch marks are bright red, blue, black or purple. Older stretch marks fade. Stretch marks (striae) are indented streaks that often appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks and thighs. Over time they become less noticeable. Stretch marks are particularly common in pregnant women, especially during the last trimester. Treatment can make stretch marks fade, but it won't completely remove them. Stretch marks aren't painful or harmful, but some people feel distressed about the way they make their skin look.
In the case of emergency department visits, the Principal/Primary Diagnosis Code is that diagnosis established to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the visit to the Emergency Department.
Diagnostic coding is the translation of written descriptions of diseases, illnesses and injuries into codes from a particular classification. In medical classification, diagnosis codes are used as part of the clinical coding process alongside intervention codes.Both diagnosis and intervention codes are assigned by a health professional trained in medical classification such as a clinical coder or Health Information Manager.oth diagnosis and intervention codes are assigned by a health professional trained in medical classification such as a clinical coder or Health Information Manager.