Medical Coding for Tympanostomy Tube Placement and Adenoidectomy (2026) Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I How to Code Bilateral Tympanostomy Tube Placement and Adenoidectomy Using CPT®, ICD-10-CM & HCPCS Tympanostomy tube placement is one of the most frequently...
Dental Coding vs. Medical Coding: What's the Difference? A Complete 2026 Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Dental coding and medical coding may appear similar because both involve translating healthcare services into standardized codes for insurance reimbursement....
How to Prepare for Your Proctored AAPC Exam in 2026: Complete Guardian Browser, ProctorU, and Exam Day Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Preparing for your proctored AAPC certification exam involves much more than studying coding guidelines. You also need to make...
How to Code an MRSA Infection Emergency Room Visit Using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Manuals (2026 Guide) Author: Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I How to Correctly Code an MRSA Infection ER Visit in 2026 Medical coders working in emergency medicine must understand how to...
What Medical Coding Recruiters Are Looking for on a Resume in 2026: How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Hired Author: Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Medical coding continues to evolve rapidly in 2026. Consequently, recruiters are becoming far more selective when...
The Truth About CPC-A Jobs: What New Medical Coders Need to Know (2026 Guide) If you recently earned your AAPC Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) credential, you may already be facing a frustrating reality: You’re certified—but employers still want...
Medical Coding Case Study: Oligoarticular Arthritis Medical Specialty: RheumatologyScenario Type: Established Patient Follow-UpFocus: ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Coding with Rationales Scenario Summary A 17-year-old male presents for a follow-up visit in a pediatric...
Medical Coding Neurology: Guidelines, Common Codes, and CPC Exam Tips Neurology coding can feel complex due to the wide range of conditions, diagnostic testing, and procedural services involved. For CPC students and medical coders, understanding how to accurately...
Medical Coding “Clarified”: AMA Mid-Year CPT Updates (Effective July 1) The American Medical Association (AMA) periodically releases mid-year CPT code updates effective July 1, in addition to the major annual updates each January. These mid-year changes are critical...
Medical Coding Global Maternity Codes Are Being Eliminated in 2027: What Coders Need to Know The American Medical Association (AMA) has approved a major overhaul of maternity care coding that will fundamentally change how obstetrical services are reported and...