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 Care Plan Oversight
Care plan oversight coding: what CPO services include, time and documentation requirements, and when to bill for home health and hospice patients.
Medical Coding Interpreting NC Reports (Nerve Conduction Velocity)
Medical Coding Interpreting NC Reports, and understanding how to interpret the report correctly, ensures proper reimbursement and compliance.
Tools to Study for the AAPC CPC Exam
From mobile apps to online platforms, today’s CPC students have access to powerful tools to study for the AAPC CPC exam.
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Airway Compromise & Foreign Body – ER Visit
The patient is a 17-year-old female who presents to the emergency room with airway compromise and foreign body.
Medical Coders Being Professional On LinkedIn
In today’s digital world, your LinkedIn profile is more than a resume—it’s your professional reputation. What you post matters.
Using AAPC Codify for Practicode
How to use AAPC Codify during Practicode: start with the documentation, then search codes and guidelines in the right order to work faster.
ICD-10 Updates April 2026
With ICD-10 Updates April 2026 now in effect, it carries important implications for coding accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement.
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Chest Pain
Description: A 37-year-old admitted through the emergency department presented with symptoms of chest pain.
Medical Coding: Risk Adjustment Model V28
The transition to the CMS-HCC Risk Adjustment Model V28 is one of the most important changes impacting Medicare Advantage in recent years.