Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I If you are wondering how to become a medical coder in 2026, you may be overwhelmed by conflicting advice about training, certification, experience, and finding your first job. Fortunately, the process becomes much easier when you...
Choosing the right medical coding school can shape your entire career. Although many training programs promise fast results, not every school provides the education, support, and real-world preparation employers expect. Therefore, taking time to compare programs...
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding continues to play a major role in value-based healthcare during 2026. While many new medical coders focus primarily on CPT and ICD-10-CM coding, HCC coding requires a different mindset. Instead...
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I If you are researching what medical coding is and how to get certified in 2026, you may be wondering where to start. Medical coding can offer a path into healthcare without requiring years of traditional college education. However,...
How to Code VP Shunt Placement and Ommaya Reservoir Removal in 2026: CPT and ICD-10-CM Case Study Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt procedure can look complicated when the operative report includes several incisions, a programmable valve,...
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I If you are preparing for the AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam in 2026, one of the most important questions to answer is: What is actually on the CPC exam? The CPC exam does not simply test whether you can find codes in a book....
Medical Coding for Sinusitis in 2026: ICD-10-CM Codes, CPT Coding, Acute vs. Chronic Sinusitis, and Documentation Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Medical coding for sinusitis can look simple until the documentation says “acute recurrent maxillary sinusitis,”...
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...
Medical Coding for Home Health in 2026: Complete ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS, PDGM & OASIS Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Home health coding continues to evolve as documentation requirements, payment rules, and quality reporting become more detailed. Accurate...
Medical Coding for Immunizations in 2026: Complete CPT®, ICD-10-CM & Vaccine Administration Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Vaccines remain one of the most common preventive services performed in physician offices, pediatric practices, pharmacies, urgent care...