Coding Clarified Medical Coding Course Is Now MyCAA Approved: Online CPC Training for Military Spouses If you are a military spouse looking for a flexible healthcare career that can often be performed remotely, there is exciting news. Coding Clarified is now approved...
Key Takeaway: How to Code CT Scans (2026 Update) CT scan CPT codes are categorized based on anatomical site and contrast usage. In most cases, coders must determine whether the study was performed without contrast, with contrast, or with and without contrast. For...
Concussion ICD-10-CM Coding: Current Injury vs. Post-Concussional Syndrome Concussions are among the most commonly coded traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in outpatient, emergency department, sports medicine, neurology, and urgent care settings. However, ICD-10-CM...
(Updated May, 2026) What is the ICD-10 code for alcohol use disorder? (Quick Answer) The ICD-10-CM codes for alcohol-related disorders fall under category F10. Specifically, the correct code depends on severity: F10.10 – Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated F10.20 – Alcohol...
(Updated May, 2026) Medical Coding for Pain: Navigating ICD-10-CM Categories G89 and R52 Pain coding depends on why the patient is being seen. Use R52 (Pain, unspecified) when the pain is generalized and not clearly defined. However, when the pain type is documented,...
(Updated May, 2026) Essential Breast Cancer Diagnosis Codes Condition ICD-10 Code When to Use Primary malignant breast cancer C50.- Active malignancy in breast tissue Secondary (metastatic) breast cancer C79.81 Cancer has spread to breast from another site OR breast...
Anatomical Modifiers Summary Table (2026 Quick Reference) Finger Modifiers (FA–F9) Modifier Description FA Left hand, thumb F1 Left hand, second digit (index finger) F2 Left hand, third digit F3 Left hand, fourth digit F4 Left hand, fifth digit F5 Right hand, thumb F6...
The Truth About CPC-A Jobs: What New Medical Coders Need to Know (2026 Guide) If you recently earned your AAPC Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) credential, you may already be facing a frustrating reality: You’re certified—but employers still want...
Medical Coding Case Study: Oligoarticular Arthritis Medical Specialty: RheumatologyScenario Type: Established Patient Follow-UpFocus: ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Coding with Rationales Scenario Summary A 17-year-old male presents for a follow-up visit in a pediatric...
Medical Coding Neurology: Guidelines, Common Codes, and CPC Exam Tips Neurology coding can feel complex due to the wide range of conditions, diagnostic testing, and procedural services involved. For CPC students and medical coders, understanding how to accurately...