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 Depression
Learn depression medical coding with ICD-10-CM guidelines for major depressive disorder, severity, episodes, and documentation.
Medical Coding Respiratory Failure
Learn how to accurately code respiratory failure, covering its severity, type, and causes, to ensure proper reimbursement, quality tracking, and documentation.
Critical Care Medical Coding and Billing Guidelines 2026: CPT 99291, 99292, Time & Documentation
Key guidelines for coding and billing critical care services, with CPT and ICD-10-CM tips for accurate, compliant reimbursement.
Medical Coding Status Indicators
Learn what status indicators mean in medical coding and how they affect payment for services under Medicare outpatient systems.
Medical Coding What is MIPS & AAPM
Learn how MIPS and APM programs affect provider payments and what medical coders need to know about quality reporting.
Medical Coding Steps For ICD-10-CM
Learn how to accurately use ICD-10-CM codes for documenting diagnoses and conditions in healthcare with this comprehensive guide on effective coding practices.
Medical Coding Steps For CPT
Explore CPT codes for reporting medical services and procedures, ensuring accurate billing and reimbursement with this step-by-step guide to the coding process.
Medical Coding Debridement
Understand debridement coding guidelines, including excisional vs. selective debridement, and ensure accurate billing for proper reimbursement and compliance.
Medical Coding and Billing for Vapes
Learn the ICD-10-CM codes and billing guidelines for vaping medical coding, including nicotine dependence and vaping related lung injury.