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.
Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2) 2025 Updates
Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2) is the highest level of ground ambulance service, and here are the ALS2 2025 updates.
Medical Coding FREE CEU’s
Want to expand your knowledge base when it comes to the world of medical coding? Take a look at our list of Medical Coding FREE CEU’s!
Medical Coding Oncology
Oncology coding and billing tips: cancer diagnosis sequencing, chemotherapy and radiation services, and documentation that supports each claim.
Why Is Medical Coding Accuracy Important To A Healthcare Organization
Why coding accuracy matters to a healthcare organization: reimbursement, compliance, quality reporting and the cost of coding errors.
Medical Coding Toxic Shock Syndrome
This article outlines medical coding for toxic shock syndrome, key coding guidelines, and helpful tips for documenting.
What is an Add-On Code In Medical Coding
What is an add-on code? How CPT add-on codes work with a primary procedure, how to spot them, and common reporting mistakes.
What is Evaluation and Management (E/M) in Medical Coding
E/M coding is critical in medical billing, reimbursement, and compliance. So what is evaluation and management (E/M) in medical coding?
Will AI Take Over Medical Coding
With AI tools capable of assigning codes faster than ever before, many coders wonder: Will AI take over medical coding completely?
Why Is Documentation Important in Medical Coding
Why documentation matters in medical coding: how clear provider notes support code selection, reimbursement, audits and patient care.