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 “Clarified”: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Medical Coding Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) is a common cardiovascular procedure used to treat
Medical Coding Parasitic Diseases
Guidelines, Coding Tips, and CPC Exam Strategies Parasitic diseases are commonly tested on the CPC exam and frequently appear in real-world coding,
Medical Coding Infectious Diseases
Key ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Infectious Diseases Code the Confirmed Diagnosis Only code confirmed infections when documented by the provider Terms like
Medical Coding PICC Line
What is a PICC Line? A Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is a long, flexible catheter inserted through a peripheral vein (typically in the
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Hyperbilirubinemia
Medical Coding For Hyperbilirubinemia: Emergency Room Reports Description: 4-day-old with hyperbilirubinemia and heart murmur.
Medical Coding and the Use of Robotics
Robotic-assisted surgery continues to expand across multiple specialties. Knowing when to use Medical coding and the use of robotics is key.
Medical Coding Standard Operating Procedures
Understanding and following medical coding standard operating procedures (SOP) is critical for both exam success and real-world performance.
Medical Coding Spinal Facet Joint Interventions
Understanding medical coding spinal facet joint interventions is essential to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper reimbursement.
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Ecstasy Ingestion
Medical Coding For Ecstasy Ingestion: Patient drank two mixed drinks last night and ended up taking a total of six Ecstasy tablets.