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Medical Coding New Exclusion Code PSI-09
Big Update to PSI-09: New Exclusion Codes & What It Means for Coding / Quality Reporting PSI-09 is one of AHRQ’s (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) Patient Safety Indicators: the rate of postoperative...
Medical Coding Modifiers TC or 26
Modifier TC & Modifier 26: Guidelines and Tips for Medical Coders When it comes to radiology and certain diagnostic procedures, understanding the difference between the technical component (TC) and the professional...
Medical Coding M.E.A.T.
MEAT in Medical Coding: Why It Matters In the world of medical coding and risk adjustment, one acronym stands out as the gold standard for validating diagnoses: MEAT. This simple tool helps coders ensure that each diagnosis...
Medical Coding S.O.A.P.
Understanding SOAP Notes in Medical Coding In medical documentation and medical coding, SOAP notes are one of the most widely used formats for recording patient encounters. SOAP stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment,...
Medical Coding Not Elsewhere Classified (NEC)
Billing and Medical Coding Not Elsewhere Classified (NEC) Medical Codes Medical coders frequently encounter Medical Coding “Not Elsewhere Classified” (NEC) codes in the ICD-10-CM, CPT®, or HCPCS coding systems. While these...
Medical Coding Guidelines and Tips For Preparing For and Taking a Pre-Employment Assessment
Guidelines & Tips for Preparing for and Taking a Pre-Employment Assessment in Medical Coding Medical coders often face pre-employment assessments as part of the hiring process. These assessments help employers evaluate...
Top 5 Diplomas in Cybersecurity & Threat Detection Solution
In the healthcare industry, the growing complexity of cyber threats, especially those targeting electronic health records (EHRs) and personal health information (PHI), is becoming an urgent concern. Social engineering...
What AAPC Certification After the CPC Is Most Beneficial?
For many coders, earning the Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) credential from the AAPC is the first major milestone in their career. It validates a strong foundation in CPT®, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding for physician and...
2026 ICD-10-CM Updates
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of how the FY 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule—published by CMS on August 4, 2025—and 2026 ICD-10-CM Updates are set to reshape medical coding, documentation, and...