A 2026 case study on coding a pathological femur fracture with suspected metastasis, including M84.552A, why C79.51 needs confirmation, and CPT selection.
Coding Guidelines
Who Is Legally and Financially Responsible for Medical Coding and Billing Errors? 2026 Compliance Guide
Who is responsible when a coding or billing error happens: the coder, the biller or the provider? A 2026 compliance guide to liability, audits and refunds.
CPT Updates 2027: 299 New Codes, 80 Deleted Codes, 74 Revisions & Major Changes
The CPT 2027 code set adds 299 codes, deletes 80 and revises 74. See the major changes coders and billers must prepare for before January 1, 2027.
ICD-10-CM 2027 Updates: 190 New Codes, Deleted Codes, Revised Codes & Key Changes
The FY 2027 ICD-10-CM updates took effect October 1, 2026, bringing important diagnosis coding changes that medical coders, billers, providers, clinical
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.
Dermatology Medical Coding in 2026: CPT, ICD-10-CM, Biopsies, Lesion Removal, Mohs & Billing Guide
Dermatology coding for 2026: biopsies, lesion destruction, excision, Mohs surgery and diagnosis selection, explained lesion by lesion with billing tips.
Gastroenterology Medical Coding in 2026: CPT, ICD-10-CM, Colonoscopy, EGD, Modifiers & Billing Guide
Gastroenterology coding for 2026: colonoscopy and EGD codes, screening that turns diagnostic, biopsies, polyp removal, modifiers and ICD-10-CM diagnoses.
Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding Explained Simply: 2026 Guide to MDM, Time & E/M Levels
E/M coding made simple for 2026: how to level a visit by medical decision making or time, count problems and data, and judge risk with confidence.
HCC Coding in 2026: CMS-HCC V28, Risk Adjustment, RAF Scores, and Documentation Guide
HCC Coding plays a pivotal role in healthcare. Learn what it is and how it is used to predict future healthcare costs and assign risk scores.
EMS Documentation Training & QA/QI in 2026: How Better Patient Care Reports Reduce Denials and Protect EMS Agencies
Improve EMS patient care report quality with structured documentation training and QA/QI review to reduce ambulance claim denials in 2026.