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 and RVU
Learn about Relative Value Units (RVUs), their calculation, and how they are used in medical coding and billing to determine reimbursement rates.
Medical Coding for Obesity in 2026
Learn obesity medical coding for 2026, including ICD-10-CM obesity codes, BMI Z codes, CPT services, and documentation requirements.
STEMI and NSTEMI ICD-10 Codes (FY2027): Medical Coding Guide
Billing guidelines for STEMI and NSTEMI, including ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes, CPT procedural codes, and documentation requirements for accurate reimbursement.
Medical Coding and Billing Pacemaker
Medical coding and billing for pacemaker procedures, including key codes, billing practices, and challenges, to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance.
Underlying Causes in Medical Coding
The importance of accurate medical coding documentation, focusing on identifying underlying causes for proper reimbursement, clinical clarity, and compliance.
Medical Coding and ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines
Understand ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for reporting diagnoses, diseases, injuries, and health conditions in healthcare settings with this comprehensive guide.
Medical Coding Cardiac Catheterization
Key components of cardiac catheterization coding, including relevant codes, documentation requirements, and modifiers for accurate billing and reimbursement.
Future of HCC Medical Coding: How AI is Shaping the Industry
Learning HCC coding can be highly beneficial for coders for several reasons, especially given the healthcare industry’s shift toward value-based care.
Medical Coding and Billing for Consultations 2026
Consultation coding for 2026: when consult codes apply, Medicare rules, documentation requirements and how to avoid denied claims.