Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I EMS leaders hear the same promise repeatedly: “There is workforce money available for apprenticeship.” However, finding that money is much more complicated than hearing about it. In 2026, EMS apprenticeship funding can come through the...
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Medical coding remains one of the most attractive healthcare careers for people who want the possibility of working from home. In 2026, hospitals, physician practices, health systems, insurance companies, consulting firms, and coding...
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Medical coding continues to evolve every year. New regulations, annual code updates, artificial intelligence (AI), payer policy changes, and increased documentation requirements all affect how coders perform their work. Therefore, staying...
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Updated for 2026 If you want to become a medical coder but are concerned about the cost of training, you may have more options than you realize. Medical coding grants, scholarships, workforce funding, and military spouse education...
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaways on Medical Coding Internships in 2026 A medical coding internship can help bridge the gap between earning your certification and landing your first coding job. Coding Clarified offers eligible alumni an HCC Medical Coding...
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Preparing for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam takes more than memorizing medical terminology and learning where codes are located. You also need to apply coding guidelines quickly, navigate your resources efficiently, manage...
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaways: EMS Documentation and QA/QI in 2026 EMS documentation is much more than writing a narrative after a call. In 2026, a patient care report (PCR) must clearly show the patient’s condition, medical necessity for ambulance...
By Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaway: Pain Coding in 2026 Pain coding depends on three critical factors: documentation, encounter intent, and diagnosis sequencing. First, determine why the patient is being seen. Next, identify whether the encounter focuses on...
Author: Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaway Alcohol-related ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes fall under category F10 (Alcohol-Related Disorders). However, selecting the correct code requires understanding the ICD-10 hierarchy rules, remission status, withdrawal...
By Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Computed Tomography (CT) scans remain among the most commonly reported diagnostic imaging procedures in healthcare. Consequently, understanding how to accurately assign CT scan CPT codes is essential for medical coders, billers, CPC...