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,...
CPT 92507 Deleted in 2027: 10 New Timed Speech-Language Pathology CPT Codes Explained By Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Effective January 1, 2027, one of the most familiar speech-language pathology CPT codes will undergo a major change. CPT 92507, the long-standing...
Cardiac Allograft Transplant Coding in 2026: CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, Cardiopulmonary Bypass & Documentation Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Cardiac allograft transplantation is one of the most complex procedures a medical coder may encounter. The operative...
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,”...
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) Coding in 2026: PEEK Cage, Anterior Plate, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and Documentation Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaways A PEEK interbody cage and anterior cervical plate strongly suggest an anterior cervical fusion...
Swan-Ganz Catheter Coding in 2026: CPT 93503, Right Heart Catheterization, ICD-10-CM, and Documentation Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Swan-Ganz Catheter Coding in 2026 A Swan-Ganz catheter, also called a pulmonary artery catheter or PA catheter, allows...
Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery Coding in 2026: CPT, ICD-10-CM, Placenta Delivery, and Documentation Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Coding a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery may look simple at first. However, medical coders must review the entire delivery...
AAPC Practicode in 2026: How to Pass Cases, Improve Your Coding Skills, and Complete Practicode Faster Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaways AAPC Practicode helps new coders apply real-world coding skills before entering the workforce. Reading the medical record...
Medical Coding for Skin Neoplasm Excision in 2026: CPT, ICD-10-CM, Shave Removal, and Layered Closure Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaways Correctly distinguish between excision and shave removal before selecting a CPT® code. Always code each lesion...
Medical Coding for ADHD in 2026: CPT, ICD-10-CM Coding Guide for Accurate Reporting Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in the United States. Because ADHD...