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.
Coding Clarified Is MyCAA Approved
Coding Clarified Medical Coding Course Is Now MyCAA Approved: Online CPC Training for Military Spouses If you are a military spouse looking for a flexible
Pediatric Medical Coding and Billing in 2026
Pediatric coding and billing for 2026: well child visits, vaccine administration, developmental screening, sick visits on the same day, and CPC tips.
Coding Clarified Complete Guide to Preparing for the CPC Exam
16-Week CPC Medical Coding Study Plan: A Complete Guide to Preparing for the CPC Exam Medical coding students often feel overwhelmed when preparing for
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.
CCA Certification and CCS Exam Tips: AHIMA Coding Credentials Explained (2026)
Get CCA and CCS exam tips to prepare for AHIMA certification, including study strategies, exam format, and test day advice.
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.