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 Pathology
Essential coding and billing guidelines for pathology services, for accurate claims, compliance, and efficient reimbursement.

Mental Health Coding
Explore essential mental health coding and billing guidelines, ensuring accurate reimbursement, compliance, and improved patient care in mental health services.

Dental Coding
Explore the key guidelines for medical and dental coding, ensuring accurate billing and efficient reimbursement processes in healthcare management.

Do I Need to Learn MTA
Do you need to know medical terminology and anatomy before learning medical coding? See how they affect your coding accuracy.

Instructor for Medical Coding Training
Discover the benefits of instructor-led medical coding training, enhancing learning and ensuring accurate billing and record-keeping in the healthcare industry.

Understanding NCCI Edits
Learn how NCCI edits work, including procedure to procedure and MUE edits, so you can avoid denials and code Medicare claims correctly.

ICD-10 Coding for Hurricane
Learn ICD-10 coding for hurricane-related health issues, ensuring accurate documentation of physical and mental impacts from natural disasters in healthcare.

Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D
Learn the guidelines for medical coding across Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, ensuring accurate billing and compliance with each part’s unique healthcare needs.

Medical Coding Routes of Administration
Understanding Routes of Administration for Medicines in Medical Coding When it comes to medical coding, understanding the various routes of administration