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.
Flu Vaccine Medical Coding and Billing Guidelines 2026–2027
Learn the essential guidelines for medical coding of influenza vaccines to ensure accurate billing, reimbursement, and effective tracking of vaccination rates.
Identifying Legitimate Medical Coding Jobs
Discover how to identify legitimate medical coding jobs, avoid scams, and set realistic wage expectations with this helpful guide for newcomers to the field.
Resume for a Medical Coding Position Without a Medical Background
Discover how to craft a compelling medical coding resume without a medical background by leveraging transferable skills from other professions.
Medical Coders Working Remotely Pros & Cons
xplore the pros and cons of working remotely as a medical coder, weighing the benefits and challenges of this growing trend in the healthcare industry.
Medicare 8 Minute Rule
Learn how the Medicare 8-minute rule impacts medical coding for time-based services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy billing.
Why Current Medical Coding Manuals Are Important
Discover why current medical coding manuals are essential for studying and succeeding in the AAPC CPC exam, ensuring up-to-date knowledge for aspiring coders.
Surgical Positions
Learn about surgical positions in medical coding, their impact on procedure documentation, and how accurate positioning affects billing and coding in surgery.
How to get an entry level medical coding job
Learn how to land an entry level medical coding job, from earning your CPC to building experience and applying with confidence.
AAPC CPC Exam Requirements and Rules: Choosing Your Exam Format
AAPC CPC exam requirements: format, testing center vs online rules, allowed books and eBooks, ID rules, and what causes a forfeited exam voucher.