A 2026 case study on coding a pathological femur fracture with suspected metastasis, including M84.552A, why C79.51 needs confirmation, and CPT selection.
Case Studies
How to Code Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in 2026: CPT 43644 and ICD-10-CM Case Study
How to code a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with CPT 43644, which steps are bundled, and how to support the ICD-10-CM diagnosis for obesity.
How to Code PEG Tube Placement in 2026: CPT 43246 and ICD-10-CM Case Study
A 2026 PEG tube case study: how to code endoscopic gastrostomy with CPT 43246, what CPT bundles into the procedure, and how to pick the diagnosis.
How to Code Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in 2026: CPT and ICD-10-CM Case Study
A 2026 case study on coding open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair: find the primary procedure, the aortic segment and whether rupture occurred.
How to Code VP Shunt Placement and Ommaya Reservoir Removal in 2026: CPT and ICD-10-CM Case Study
How to code VP shunt placement with Ommaya reservoir removal in 2026, which steps are included, and how to select CPT and ICD-10-CM codes correctly.
Medical Coding an ER Consult for Peripheral Vascular Disease, Leg Pain, and Possible Hernia Pain in 2026
Pain From Hernia in the ER? How to Code This Vascular Surgery/Emergency Consult in 2026 CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, E/M, and Documentation Tips for Medical
Medical Coding “Clarified” for Single-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
Single chamber pacemaker insertion coding: CPT 33207, lead documentation, tachy brady syndrome diagnoses, and device interrogation rules for 2026.
Medical Coding Sleep Study Follow-Up “Clarified” For 2026
A sleep study follow up coding guide for 2026: E/M leveling after polysomnography, insomnia and fatigue diagnoses, and CPC exam tips.
Medical Coding “Clarified” for Renal Insufficiency Consultation 2026
A 2026 renal insufficiency consultation case: coding hypertensive emergency with acute and chronic kidney disease, consult rules, and E/M leveling.
How to Code an MRSA Infection Emergency Room Visit (2026 Guide)
How to code an MRSA infection ER visit in 2026: ICD-10-CM rules for resistant organisms, sequencing the infection, and emergency department E/M leveling.
Medical Coding “Clarified” Acute on Chronic Kidney Failure
Acute on Chronic Kidney Failure: Nephrology Medical Coding Scenario Clarified Medical Coding for Acute Kidney Failure With Stage III CKD Acute kidney
Medical Coding Scenario “Clarified” For Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Ethmoidectomy and Maxillary Antrostomy Medical Coding Guide (2026 CPC Review) Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS): CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and Coding
Angiography & Cardiac Catheterization Coding “Clarified” Scenario
Walk through an angiography coding scenario with cardiac catheterization, including CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes with rationale.
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Rheumatology
Medical Coding Case Study: Oligoarticular Arthritis Medical Specialty: RheumatologyScenario Type: Established Patient Follow-UpFocus: ICD-10-CM, CPT, and
Medical Coding “Clarified” Punch Biopsy
Punch Biopsy Medical Coding Example Understanding how to correctly code a punch biopsy in medical coding is essential for both CPC exam success and
Medical Coding “Clarified”: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Medical Coding Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) is a common cardiovascular procedure used to treat
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Hyperbilirubinemia
Medical Coding For Hyperbilirubinemia: Emergency Room Reports Description: 4-day-old with hyperbilirubinemia and heart murmur.
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Ecstasy Ingestion
Medical Coding For Ecstasy Ingestion: Patient drank two mixed drinks last night and ended up taking a total of six Ecstasy tablets.
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Airway Compromise & Foreign Body – ER Visit
The patient is a 17-year-old female who presents to the emergency room with airway compromise and foreign body.
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Chest Pain
Description: A 37-year-old admitted through the emergency department presented with symptoms of chest pain.
Medical Coding “Clarified” Chest Tube Insertion
Chest tube insertion done by two physicians in the ER – spontaneous pneumothorax secondary to barometric trauma.
Medical Coding “Clarified” Biopsy – Skin Nevus
Excisional biopsy of skin nevus and two-layer plastic closure. Trichloroacetic acid treatment to left lateral nasal skin 2.5 cm to treat actinic keratosis.
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Thyroidectomy
Medical Coding For Thyroidectomy, including CPT coding guidance (60260-RT, 38510-RT-59) and ICD-10 code C73.
Medical Coding “clarified” Burn ED Visit
Medical Coding Burn ED Visit: First-degree and second-degree burns, right arm secondary to hot oil spill – on the job industrial injury.
Medical “Clarified” Coding For Angina
An emergency room consult: The patient is a 68-year-old woman whom I have been following, who has had angina.
Medical “clarified” Coding scenario Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy
Coding Scenario Orthopedic: Anterior cervical discectomy and removal of herniated disk and osteophytes, and decompression of the spinal cord.
Medical “Clarified” Coding For Ophthalmology Bilateral Upper Lid Blepharoplasty
Learn how to code bilateral upper lid blepharoplasty for dermatochalasis, including CPT 15822, ICD-10 laterality codes, and other tips.
Medical “Clarified” Coding For Abdominal Abscess I&D
Medical coding guide for abdominal abscess I&D including excisional debridement and foreign body removal with ICD-10 and CPT coding rationale
Medical “Clarified” Coding For Bilateral Mammogram
A coding walk through for a bilateral screening mammogram with abnormal findings: CPT, ICD-10-CM and how additional views change code selection.
Medical “Clarified” Coding For Accidental Celesta Ingestion – ER Visit
Patient is a three years old male who about 45 minutes prior ingested about two to three tablets of Celesta 40 mg per tablets.