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 Medical Coding Apprenticeship Employer FAQs
Apprentices learn while they work, gain valuable experience, and move toward becoming fully employable medical coders.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Coding Guidelines and Tips
Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) is one of the most detailed and guideline-driven areas of medical coding.
Medical Coding “Clarified” Chest Tube Insertion
Chest tube insertion done by two physicians in the ER – spontaneous pneumothorax secondary to barometric trauma.
AAPC vs AHIMA: Which Certifying Body Should You Choose? (2026)
When individuals begin researching medical coding certifications, two entry-level options often come up: AAPC CPC vs AHIMA CCA
Coding Clarified Medical Course Prepares You For The CPC And A Job
A strong training program should prepare students to think like coders, interpret medical documentation, and apply coding guidelines.
Medical Coding Mononucleosis
For medical coding mononucleosis, accurate reporting requires careful review of the physician documentation and more.
Medical Coding “Clarified” Biopsy – Skin Nevus
Excisional biopsy of skin nevus and two-layer plastic closure. Trichloroacetic acid treatment to left lateral nasal skin 2.5 cm to treat actinic keratosis.
Comparing Medical Coding Courses
When comparing medical coding courses, focus on outcomes, support, and real-world readiness—not just what looks good on the surface.
Medical coding Initial vs. Sequela
Initial encounter versus sequela in ICD-10-CM: how to choose the 7th character for injuries and late effects, with examples for the CPC exam.