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...
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...
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...
Professional Resume Writing Tips for Medical Coders in 2026: How to Get More Interviews Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaways A strong medical coding resume highlights your coding knowledge, certifications, and measurable achievements. Employers in 2026...
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...
Dental Coding vs. Medical Coding: What's the Difference? A Complete 2026 Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Dental coding and medical coding may appear similar because both involve translating healthcare services into standardized codes for insurance reimbursement....
Pain From Hernia in the ER? How to Code This Vascular Surgery/Emergency Consult in 2026 CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, E/M, and Documentation Tips for Medical Coders Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I When a patient arrives in the emergency room with multiple complaints, coding...
Medical Coding for Single-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion (2026) CPT, ICD-10-CM, Documentation, Reimbursement, and CPC Exam Guide Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaways A single-chamber ventricular pacemaker insertion is commonly reported with CPT 33207....