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ICD-10-CM Coding for Alcohol Use: Abuse, Dependence, and Remission
Author: Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaway Alcohol-related ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes fall under category F10 (Alcohol-Related Disorders). However, selecting the correct code requires understanding the ICD-10...
Anatomical Modifiers Guide: Finger, Toe, & Eyelid HCPCS Codes (2026 Update)
Anatomical Modifiers Summary Table (2026 Quick Reference) Finger Modifiers (FA–F9) Modifier Description FA Left hand, thumb F1 Left hand, second digit (index finger) F2 Left hand, third digit F3 Left hand, fourth digit F4...
Evaluation and Management (E/M) Guidelines for 2026: The Complete Guide
By Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaway: E/M Coding Changes for 2026 Effective January 1, 2026, Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding continues to emphasize Medical Decision Making (MDM) and total time selection...
EKG/ECG CPT & ICD-10 Coding
Medical Coding for EKG/ECG: CPT Procedure Codes and ICD-10 Rules Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) coding is one of the most common areas of cardiology medical coding. However, despite how frequently these procedures are...
7 EMS Documentation Gaps We Find in Almost Every Patient Care Report in 2026
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I EMS documentation problems often look different on the surface. However, after reviewing patient care reports (PCRs) from different agencies, states, ePCR platforms, and call types, the same...
EMS Documentation Training & QA/QI in 2026: How Better Patient Care Reports Reduce Denials and Protect EMS Agencies
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaways: EMS Documentation and QA/QI in 2026 EMS documentation is much more than writing a narrative after a call. In 2026, a patient care report (PCR) must clearly show the patient’s...
EMS Registered Apprenticeship Programs in 2026: How EMT & Paramedic Apprenticeships Actually Work
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I EMS agencies across the United States continue to face a difficult workforce problem in 2026: recruiting qualified employees is hard, training new providers is expensive, and keeping...
EMS Turnover Costs in 2026: The Retention Math Every EMS Agency Should Run
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I EMS agencies know employee turnover is expensive. However, many agencies have never calculated what losing an EMT or paramedic actually costs their service. That missing number matters. When...
Why a Clinically Justified Ambulance Transport Still Gets Denied in 2026: EMS Medical Necessity Documentation
Janine Mothershed CPC, CPC-I Key Takeaways: EMS Medical Necessity and Claim Denials in 2026 A clinically appropriate ambulance transport can still result in a denied claim when the patient care report (PCR) does not clearly...