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 “Clarified” Coding For Angina
An emergency room consult: The patient is a 68-year-old woman whom I have been following, who has had angina.
Medical Coding Urology Updates For 2026
Let’s take a look at some of the medical coding for urology updates for 2026 to help keep you current. Keep reading for more information.
Medical Coding DIY Manual Carousel
A swivel medical coding DIY manual carousel designed to hold two manuals open gives you faster access, better posture, and a cleaner area.
Will AI Replace Medical Coders? What AI Does and Doesn’t Do in Coding (2026)
There is understandable concern among coders about Artificial Intelligence in Medical Coding, job security, and the future of the profession.
Medical “clarified” Coding scenario Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy
Coding Scenario Orthopedic: Anterior cervical discectomy and removal of herniated disk and osteophytes, and decompression of the spinal cord.
Medical Coding 2026 Quality Payment Program and MIPS Updates
CMS released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, which includes updates to the Quality Payment Program and MIPS Updates.
Medical Coding GLP-1 Medications
For medical coding GLP-1 medications, accurate coding, documentation, and payer compliance help avoid denials, audits, and recoupments.
Why Does The Medical Coding Hiring Process Take So Long
Many coders—especially new CPCs—are left confused, discouraged, and frustrated by a long medical coding hiring process.
Medical “Clarified” Coding For Ophthalmology Bilateral Upper Lid Blepharoplasty
Learn how to code bilateral upper lid blepharoplasty for dermatochalasis, including CPT 15822, ICD-10 laterality codes, and other tips.