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 Billing for Medicare
Learn how Medicare billing and coding works, from accurate claims filing to documentation, so providers receive timely reimbursement.
Medical Coding Cannabis
Coding and billing guidelines for cannabis related healthcare services, so you stay compliant and get reimbursed correctly.
HCPCS Coding For Drugs
A guide to HCPCS coding for medications and drugs, with tips for accurate billing and documentation for coders and billers.
Tabbing the CPT manual
Learn how to tab your CPT manual for the AAPC CPC exam to efficiently navigate codes, saving time and boosting your performance during the certification test.
Medical Coding and DRG’s
Learn how Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) classify hospital cases for reimbursement based on resource use and complexity.
Medical Coding and Billing and the Global Period
Understanding medical coding and billing and the global period is essential for healthcare providers to ensure compliance.
Medical Coding Fractures
Learn the guidelines for coding and billing fractures in medical coding, ensuring accurate claims processing, proper reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
Medical Coding Imaging Scans
Understanding Imaging Scans: Types, Coding, and Billing Guidelines Imaging scans play a crucial role in modern medicine, enabling healthcare providers to
Guidelines for Coding and Billing Diabetes in 2026
Key guidelines for coding and billing diabetes care, covering documentation, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.