They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax; a blue heart, ...

When ASC coders are coding for drug testing, they need to be aware of the two codes possible and the differences between the codes, according to AAPC. The code 80104 can be used for multiple drugs or ...

The July 1 quarterly HCPCS Level II update includes several drug/biological code changes, according to an AAPC release. Effective July 1, the HCPCS Level II code J7184 will be replaced with Q2041 ...

Drug slang and code words are often used to describe controlled substances, designer drugs, and synthetic compounds, which may cause confusion for clinicians attempting to treat patients under the ...

A mother is bringing attention to how emojis can be used as a secret code to purchase and sell drugs after she lost her son to a drug overdose. Most parents are unaware that emojis are being used as ...

Drug dealers have been talking in code for years out of fear law enforcement might be listening to their conversations. But now, your teenager’s cellphone is making it easier than ever to communicate ...