Uncover the World of Medical Coding
Why AI Is Not Ready to Take Over All Medical Coding Jobs
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made incredible advances in healthcare technology, and medical coding is no exception. From natural language processing (NLP) that interprets physician notes to AI-assisted computer-assisted...
Telehealth / Remote Care Coding: 2026 Updates, Challenges, and Practical Tips
Telehealth / Remote Care Coding: 2026 Updates, Challenges, and Practical Tips for medical coders, compliance professionals, and clinicians. Use this as a reference or checklist—always confirm with final CMS/payer rules and...
How to Become a Federal IDR Arbitrator Using Medical Coding
How to Become a Federal IDR Arbitrator: Guidelines & Tips The Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process, established under the No Surprises Act (NSA), helps resolve payment disputes between health plans and...
Medical Coding and Ancillary Services
Medical Coding and Ancillary Services: What You Need to Know What Are Ancillary Services? Ancillary services are specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, or support services provided to patients in addition to primary care....
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...