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The Medical Coding Hiring Process: Why It Takes So Long (and Why It Feels So Frustrating) If you’ve ever applied for a medical coding job and wondered what is actually happening behind the scenes, you’re not alone. Many coders—especially new CPCs—are left confused,...

Bilateral Upper Lid Blepharoplasty    Medical Specialty:  Ophthalmology  Description:  Bilateral upper lid blepharoplasty to correct bilateral upper eyelid dermatochalasis. (Medical Transcription Sample Report  PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:  Bilateral upper eyelid...

Medical Coding Guide: Skin Substitutes in 2026 Guidelines, Tips, and Payment Policy Changes** What Are Skin Substitutes? Skin substitutes — also called cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs) or wound care grafts — are biologic or synthetic products used to treat...

Medical Coding Guide: Same-Day Surgery (SDS) Guidelines & Practical Tips Same-Day Surgery (SDS), also known as outpatient surgery or ambulatory surgery, allows patients to undergo surgical procedures and return home the same day. From a coding and billing...

Abdominal Abscess I&D   Medical Specialty: Gastroenterology   Description: Incision and drainage (I&D) of abdominal abscess, excisional debridement of nonviable and viable skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle, then removal of foreign body.  (Medical...

Building Your Medical Coding Brand on Social Media Why Anonymous Posting Hurts Your Networking, Visibility, and Job Search In today’s medical coding job market, your skills alone are no longer enough. Employers, recruiters, and hiring managers are looking for...

How to Use ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Indexes and Tabular to Code Correctly Accurate medical coding is not about memorizing codes. It is about using the correct manual, in the correct order, every time. The best coders consistently follow a repeatable workflow: locate...