Pediatric coding and billing for 2026: well child visits, vaccine administration, developmental screening, sick visits on the same day, and CPC tips.
Coding Guidelines
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
Medical Coding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Medical Coding Guide Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
CAD ICD-10 Codes (FY2027): Coronary Artery Disease Medical Coding
CAD coding for 2026: I25.10 for CAD without angina, I25.11 combination codes with angina, bypass graft codes, and documentation tips for the CPC exam.
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 for Nicotine & Tobacco Use: ICD-10-CM Guidelines, Documentation Tips, and CPT Coding (FY2027 Update)
Nicotine and tobacco coding for 2026: how to tell use, dependence, history and exposure apart in ICD-10-CM, and when to bill cessation counseling.
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 Neurology
Neurology coding basics: common diagnoses, EEG and nerve conduction testing, E/M, and CPC exam tips for coding neurology services accurately.
AMA Mid-Year CPT Updates For July 2026
Medical Coding “Clarified”: AMA Mid-Year CPT Updates (Effective July 1) The American Medical Association (AMA) periodically releases mid-year CPT code
Medical Coding Upcoming Global Maternity Codes To Be Eliminated In 2027
Medical Coding Global Maternity Codes Are Being Eliminated in 2027: What Coders Need to Know The American Medical Association (AMA) has approved a major
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 Podiatry
Medical Coding for Podiatry: Guidelines & Tips for Coders and CPC Students Podiatry coding focuses on services related to the foot, ankle, and lower
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 Parasitic Diseases
Guidelines, Coding Tips, and CPC Exam Strategies Parasitic diseases are commonly tested on the CPC exam and frequently appear in real-world coding,
Medical Coding Infectious Diseases
Key ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Infectious Diseases Code the Confirmed Diagnosis Only code confirmed infections when documented by the provider Terms like
Medical Coding PICC Line
What is a PICC Line? A Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is a long, flexible catheter inserted through a peripheral vein (typically in the
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Hyperbilirubinemia
Medical Coding For Hyperbilirubinemia: Emergency Room Reports Description: 4-day-old with hyperbilirubinemia and heart murmur.
Medical Coding and the Use of Robotics
Robotic-assisted surgery continues to expand across multiple specialties. Knowing when to use Medical coding and the use of robotics is key.
Medical Coding Standard Operating Procedures
Understanding and following medical coding standard operating procedures (SOP) is critical for both exam success and real-world performance.
Medical Coding Spinal Facet Joint Interventions
Understanding medical coding spinal facet joint interventions is essential to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper reimbursement.
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 Care Plan Oversight
Care plan oversight coding: what CPO services include, time and documentation requirements, and when to bill for home health and hospice patients.
Medical Coding Interpreting NC Reports (Nerve Conduction Velocity)
Medical Coding Interpreting NC Reports, and understanding how to interpret the report correctly, ensures proper reimbursement and compliance.
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.
ICD-10 Updates April 2026
With ICD-10 Updates April 2026 now in effect, it carries important implications for coding accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement.
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Chest Pain
Description: A 37-year-old admitted through the emergency department presented with symptoms of chest pain.
Medical Coding: Risk Adjustment Model V28
The transition to the CMS-HCC Risk Adjustment Model V28 is one of the most important changes impacting Medicare Advantage in recent years.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Coding Guidelines and Tips
Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) is one of the most detailed and guideline-driven areas of medical coding.
Medical Coding “Clarified” Chest Tube Insertion
Chest tube insertion done by two physicians in the ER – spontaneous pneumothorax secondary to barometric trauma.
Medical Coding Mononucleosis
For medical coding mononucleosis, accurate reporting requires careful review of the physician documentation and more.