Accurate medical coding is essential for ensuring proper reimbursement, maintaining compliance, and supporting patient care documentation. Even small errors can result in claim denials, compliance issues, or financial losses for healthcare providers. Understanding the...
Are Pharmacology and Pathopharmacology Important in Medical Coding Medical coders do far more than match words to numbers. They interpret clinical documentation to tell the patient’s story accurately through codes. To do that well, coders must understand how diseases...
Can a Medical Coder Work While Traveling in an RV? One of the benefits of medical coding is flexibility. Many coders wonder if they can keep their careers moving while traveling—whether for leisure, adventure, or even a full-time RV lifestyle. The answer is yes,...
Understanding the Types of Injections in Medical Coding Injection administration is a common medical service, but proper documentation and accurate code selection are crucial for compliant billing. Let’s review the medical coding types of injections, coding...
How to Code Operative Reports (OP Reports) Efficiently: Steps, Guidelines & Tips Operative (OP) reports are some of the most detailed documents in a patient’s medical record. They describe the procedures performed during surgery, the techniques used, findings,...
How Coders Can Code Accurately and Meet High Production Standards Accuracy and productivity are the twin pillars of success in medical coding. Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned CPC, balancing these two expectations can be challenging—but it’s entirely...
ICD-10-CM Chapters: What’s Included, Guidance, and Coding Tips The medical coding ICD-10-CM chapters manual is organized into 21 chapters, each covering a specific range of codes tied to body systems, conditions, or circumstances. Understanding what belongs in each...
ICD-10-CM 2026 updates (effective October 1, 2025) with implications for coding, compliance, and operational readiness. Each fiscal year, the ICD-10-CM code set is updated to reflect evolving clinical practice, new diagnoses, and to improve specificity in coding. The...
Why AI Resume Screeners Matter In today’s hiring landscape, many employers in healthcare and medical coding use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to filter resumes before they ever reach a recruiter or coding manager. If your...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made incredible advances in healthcare technology, and medical coding is no exception. From natural language processing (NLP) that interprets physician notes to AI-assisted computer-assisted coding (CAC) software, the promise of...