Uncover the World of Medical Coding
Medical Coding PICC Line
What is a PICC Line? A Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is a long, flexible catheter inserted through a peripheral vein (typically in the arm) and advanced into a central vein (usually the superior vena cava)....
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Hyperbilirubinemia
Hyperbilirubinemia - 4-day-old Medical Specialty: Emergency Room Reports Description: 4-day-old with hyperbilirubinemia and heart murmur HISTORY: The patient is a 4-day-old being transferred here because of...
Medical Coding and the Use of Robotics
Medical Coding for Robotic-Assisted Procedures Robotic-assisted surgery continues to expand across multiple specialties, and while many coders are taught “there are no codes for robotics,” that statement is only partially...
Medical Coding Standard Operating Procedures
Medical Coding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Guidelines and Tips Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are essential in medical coding to ensure accuracy, compliance, consistency, and efficiency across all coding...
Medical Coding Spinal Facet Joint Interventions
Medical Coding Spinal Facet Joint Interventions: Guidelines & Tips Spinal facet joint interventions are commonly performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic management of chronic back and neck pain. For medical...
Medical Coding “Clarified” For Ecstasy Ingestion
Ecstasy Ingestion - ER Visit Medical Specialty: Emergency Room Reports Description: Patient went out partying last night and drank two mixed drinks last night and then over the course of the evening after midnight, the...
Medical Coding Care Plan Oversight
Guidelines, Documentation Requirements, and Coding Tips Medical Coding Care Plan Oversight (CPO) is a critical but often misunderstood area of medical coding. It involves physician supervision and management of a patient’s...
Medical Coding Interpreting NC Reports (Nerve Conduction Velocity)
Medical Coding Clarified: How to Interpret NCV Reports (Nerve Conduction Velocity) for Accurate Coding Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) studies are commonly performed alongside EMG testing to evaluate nerve function. For...
Tools to Study for the AAPC CPC Exam
Helpful Tools to Study for the AAPC CPC Exam (Apps, Resources & More) Preparing for the AAPC CPC exam requires more than just reading your books—you need efficient, targeted tools that help reinforce concepts, improve...