What Coders Need to Know The April 1, 2026, ICD-10-CM update is now in effect, and while it may appear minor at first glance, it carries important implications for coding accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement. Unlike the larger October annual updates, the April...
Consult - Chest Pain Medical Specialty: General Medicine Description: A 37-year-old admitted through the emergency department presented with symptoms of chest pain, described as a pressure-type dull ache and discomfort in the precordial region. Also, shortness of...
What Coders Need to Know (Guidelines & Tips) The transition to the CMS-HCC Risk Adjustment Model V28 is one of the most important changes impacting Medicare Advantage and risk adjustment coding in recent years. If you work in HCC coding, auditing, CDI, or...
Paid for Performance and On-the-Job Training Program FAQ The Coding Clarified Medical Coding Apprenticeship Program is designed to create a structured pathway for individuals to enter the medical coding workforce while gaining real world experience. Registered through...
Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) is one of the most detailed and guideline-driven areas of medical coding. These procedures involve minimally invasive, image-guided treatments performed by interventional radiologists using catheters, wires, stents,...
Chest Tube Insertion in ER Medical Specialty: Emergency Room Reports Description: Chest tube insertion done by two physicians in the ER - spontaneous pneumothorax secondary to barometric trauma. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: 1. Right spontaneous pneumothorax secondary...
Why the AAPC CPC Is Often Recommended Over the AHIMA CCA for New Medical Coders When individuals begin researching medical coding certifications, two entry-level options often come up: the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder...
Mastering Medical Coding: Preparing for the CPC Exam and Real-World Coding Medical coding education should do more than help students pass a certification exam. A strong training program should prepare students to think like coders, interpret medical documentation,...
Mononucleosis (Infectious Mononucleosis) – Coding Tips & Guidelines Mononucleosis, commonly referred to as “mono”, is a viral infection most often caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). It is frequently seen in adolescents and young adults and is characterized by...
Biopsy - Skin Nevus Medical Specialty: Dermatology Description: 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. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: Left back skin nevus2...