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Medical Coding Scenario “Clarified” For Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Ethmoidectomy and Maxillary Antrostomy Medical Coding Guide (2026 CPC Review) Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS): CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and Coding Rationales Chronic sinusitis is one of the most frequently coded...
Medical Coding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Medical Coding Guide Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disease that causes...
ICD-10 Codes for Concussion & Post-Concussion Syndrome (2026)
Concussion ICD-10-CM Coding: Current Injury vs. Post-Concussional Syndrome Concussions are among the most commonly coded traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in outpatient, emergency department, sports medicine, neurology, and...
ICD-10-CM Coding for Alcohol Use: Abuse, Dependence, and Remission
Alcohol Use Disorder ICD-10 Codes (2026): Complete Coding Guide for Alcohol Abuse, Dependence, Withdrawal, Remission, and Documentation Author: Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaway Alcohol-related ICD-10-CM diagnosis...
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Medical Coding
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Medical Coding: ICD-10-CM Guidelines, CPC Exam Tips, and Documentation Essentials for 2026 Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is one of the most commonly coded cardiovascular conditions in medical...
ICD-10 Codes for Pain: Chronic, Acute, and Cancer-Related (2026)
Medical Coding for Pain in 2026: Complete ICD-10-CM Guide to G89 and R52 Codes By Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaway: Pain Coding in 2026 Pain coding depends on three critical factors: documentation, encounter...
AHIMA CCA & CCS Exam Tips
AHIMA CCA & CCS Exam Tips: The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Passing Your Medical Coding Certification Exam Preparing for an AHIMA certification exam can feel overwhelming at first. However, with the right strategy, study...
Breast Cancer ICD-10 Coding: The Comprehensive Reference Guide
(Updated May, 2026) Essential Breast Cancer Diagnosis Codes Condition ICD-10 Code When to Use Primary malignant breast cancer C50.- Active malignancy in breast tissue Secondary (metastatic) breast cancer C79.81 Cancer has...
Angiography & Cardiac Catheterization Coding “Clarified” Scenario
CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Coding With Rationales and CPC Exam Tips Quick Summary Cardiac catheterization coding requires careful review of the operative report to determine whether the provider performed left heart...