Uncover the World of Medical Coding
Written by Janine Mothershed, CPC, CPC-I, CADS, CAC, Founder and Instructor of Coding Clarified, an AAPC licensed medical coding school. Janine has worked as a medical coder since 2005. Every guideline post here is kept current to the latest code year so you can study and code with confidence.
Medical Coding for Adenoidectomy (2026)
Adenoidectomy coding for 2026: choosing CPT 42830 or 42831 by patient age, required documentation, and ICD-10-CM for adenoid hypertrophy.
Medical Coding an ER Consult for Peripheral Vascular Disease, Leg Pain, and Possible Hernia Pain in 2026
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
Medical Coding “Clarified” for Single-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
Single chamber pacemaker insertion coding: CPT 33207, lead documentation, tachy brady syndrome diagnoses, and device interrogation rules for 2026.
Medical Coding Sleep Study Follow-Up “Clarified” For 2026
A sleep study follow up coding guide for 2026: E/M leveling after polysomnography, insomnia and fatigue diagnoses, and CPC exam tips.
Medical Coding “Clarified” for Renal Insufficiency Consultation 2026
A 2026 renal insufficiency consultation case: coding hypertensive emergency with acute and chronic kidney disease, consult rules, and E/M leveling.
How to Code an MRSA Infection Emergency Room Visit (2026 Guide)
How to code an MRSA infection ER visit in 2026: ICD-10-CM rules for resistant organisms, sequencing the infection, and emergency department E/M leveling.
What Medical Coding Recruiters Are Looking for on a Resume in 2026
Learn what medical coding recruiters look for on a resume in 2026, from credentials and specialty skills to keywords that get noticed.
Medical Coding for Urology in 2026: CPT®, ICD-10-CM Updates, Guidelines, and CPC Tips
Learn urology medical coding for 2026, including CPT and ICD-10-CM updates, guidelines, and CPC exam tips for urology procedures.
Medical Coding “Clarified” Acute on Chronic Kidney Failure
Acute on Chronic Kidney Failure: Nephrology Medical Coding Scenario Clarified Medical Coding for Acute Kidney Failure With Stage III CKD Acute kidney