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 Coding New Exclusion Code PSI-09
The medical coding new exclusion code PSI-09 is an important quality metric, used by hospitals, quality improvement programs, and payers.
Modifier 26 vs TC in 2026: Professional and Technical Component Medical Coding Guide
Medical coding modifiers (TC or 26) help ensure accurate reimbursement by identifying which part of the service was provided.
Medical Coding M.E.A.T.
Without medical coding MEAT, diagnoses may be questioned, denied, or removed during audits, leading to compliance risks.
Medical Coding S.O.A.P.
In medical documentation and medical coding, SOAP notes are one of the most widely used formats for recording patient encounters.
Medical Coding Not Elsewhere Classified (NEC)
Medical coders frequently encounter Medical Coding “Not Elsewhere Classified” (NEC) codes in the ICD-10-CM, CPT®, or HCPCS coding systems.
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
What AAPC Certification After the CPC Is Most Beneficial?
But once you’ve achieved your CPC, the natural next question is: What AAPC Certification after the CPC is most beneficial to pursue next?
2026 ICD-10-CM Updates
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of how 2026 ICD-10-CM Updates are set to reshape medical coding, documentation, and reimbursement.
How to Use the AAPC E/M Calculator
This blog explains How to Use the AAPC E/M Calculator and why practicing with it can give you a strong advantage.