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 for Tympanostomy Tube Placement and Adenoidectomy in 2026: CPT®, ICD-10-CM & HCPCS Coding Guide026
Learn tympanostomy tube coding with adenoidectomy, including CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes, modifiers, and an operative scenario.
Medical Coding for Home Health in 2026
Home health coding for 2026: ICD-10-CM sequencing, PDGM, OASIS, HCPCS and documentation that supports medical necessity under Medicare rules.
Medical Coding for Syncope in the Emergency Department (2026)
How to code an emergency department visit for syncope in 2026: when to use R55, leveling ED E/M by MDM, and how test results affect the diagnosis.
Medical Coding Resume Tips for 2026 | Get More Interviews
Medical coding resume tips for 2026: keywords that pass applicant tracking systems, how to list your CPC, and how new coders show skills without experience.
Medical Coding For Immunizations 2026
Immunization coding for 2026: pairing vaccine product codes with the right administration codes, counseling codes, and ICD-10-CM Z23.
Medical Coding for a Weight Loss Evaluation in 2026
Coding a weight loss evaluation in 2026: obesity and BMI codes, E/M leveling, and the documentation payers require before bariatric surgery.
Dental Coding vs. Medical Coding: What’s the Difference? A Complete 2026 Guide
Dental coding versus medical coding: how CDT and CPT differ, when dental offices bill medical insurance, and what each career path requires in 2026.
How To Become A Medical Biller In 2026
How to become a medical biller in 2026: the skills you need, training options, and tips for passing the AAPC CPB exam.
How to Prepare for Your Proctored AAPC Exam in 2026
Get ready for your proctored AAPC exam: Guardian browser setup, ProctorU check in, your testing space, and what to expect on exam day in 2026.