Medical Specialty: Orthopedic Description: Anterior cervical discectomy and removal of herniated disk and osteophytes, and decompression of the spinal cord and bilateral nerve root decompression. Harvesting of autologous bone from the vertebral bodies. Grafting of...
2026 Quality Payment Program (QPP) and MIPS Updates: What Medical Coders Need to Know The Quality Payment Program (QPP) under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) continues to evolve for the 2026 performance year. CMS released the Calendar Year...
Medical Coding & Billing Guidelines for GLP-1 Medications What Coders Need to Know About Coverage, Documentation, and Compliance Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have become some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S., driven by...
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...
Medical Coding Guide: Prolonged Services — Guidelines & Practical Tips Prolonged services are often misunderstood and frequently denied when coded incorrectly. Understanding when prolonged service codes are allowed, how time is calculated, and what documentation...
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...