Medical Coding for Lesions: Guidelines and Tips Lesions are abnormal changes in tissue that may appear on the skin, internal organs, or mucous membranes. They can be benign, premalignant, or malignant and are commonly treated in outpatient clinics, dermatology...
Here’s what you need to know for the year 2026 The American Medical Association (AMA) has released the 2026 CPT code set with 288 new codes, 84 deletions, and 46 revisions. The changes reflect evolving care delivery (digital/remote monitoring, AI/augmentative...
Medical Coding for Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Services: Guidelines and Tips Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services are patient-centred clinical services provided by pharmacists and other qualified healthcare professionals to optimize drug therapy and...
Medical Coding: Time-Based Coding Guidelines and Tips Time-based coding is an essential concept in medical coding and billing that applies when the amount of time a provider spends with a patient determines the level of service reported. Understanding how to properly...
The Coding Clarified team offers dedicated support for students looking to launch or advance a career in medical coding. Through their “CPC Medical Coding Scholarships & Grants” program, you can find state-based funding opportunities that help cover the cost of...
Medical Coding AAPC CPC Certification Guide If you’ve recently come across an ad or job posting about becoming a remote medical coder (CPC® – AAPC Certified Professional Coder), you probably have a lot of questions. Before you commit to pursuing the CPC credential,...
How a WIOA-Funded Path Via Coding Clarified Medical Coding Course Offers an Alternative What’s Going On with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) and Graduate Health/Allied-Health Degrees? There is a significant policy shift in motion that affects many...
What Does AAPC Stand For? Understanding AAPC and Its Role in the CPC Credential If you’re new to medical coding, you’ve likely heard the acronym AAPC mentioned in job postings, online courses, or certification discussions. But what exactly does AAPC stand for—and why...
The Most Common Abbreviations Every Medical Coder Should Know Medical coding is a language of its own—and much of that language is built on abbreviations. Whether you’re reviewing provider documentation, preparing for the CPC exam, or coding charts in a live...
Credentialing for Physicians: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why It Matters Credentialing is one of the most important—but often misunderstood—administrative processes in healthcare. While coders focus on documentation, code selection, billing, and compliance,...