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December 2025 Articles

Dec 04, 2025
Otolaryngology Coding:
Defer to Provider for Otitis Media Timeline Guidance
Question: My otolaryngologist documented otitis media with effusion for one patient a... Read more
Dec 04, 2025
Emergency Department Coding:
Differentiate Modifiers 25 and 57 to Stay Compliant
The key for ED providers is to count the global days. When your emergency department (ED)... Read more
Dec 04, 2025
Technology & Innovation:
Avoid Doubling Your Workload by Using Coding-Aware AI
Question: What's the difference between coding-naive and coding-aware artificial intellige... Read more
Dec 03, 2025
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Dive Deep Into Hysteroscopy Coding With This Guide, Part 2
Learn how to report IUD removal and reinsertion. In the first part of this article series... Read more
Dec 03, 2025
Urology Coding:
Should You Use 40818 or 15240 for Buccal Mucosa Grafts?
Question: I have an operative note for a urethroplasty procedure where the surgeon harvest... Read more
Dec 03, 2025
E/M Coding:
Find Even More Tips for Distinguishing Inherent From Separate Services
Find out what information you need to append modifier 25 correctly and with confidence. M... Read more
Dec 02, 2025
Cardiology Coding:
Use These Tips for Coding Thrombolytic Therapy
Hint: There are 3 main types of thrombolytic therapy procedures. Thrombolytic therapy, or... Read more
Dec 02, 2025
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Code This RFA Fetal Reduction C Section Scenario
Question: The patient had a radiofrequency ablation (RFA) fetal reduction of twin A at 18 ... Read more
Dec 02, 2025
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Be Careful on Prior Authorizations for PT for Pregnant Patients
Question: Payers are denying prior authorizations for our pregnant patients who are experi... Read more
Dec 01, 2025
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Look to This Scenario to Master Metastatic CSF Cancer Coding
Question: A patient had a lumbar puncture that showed metastatic breast cancer to the cere... Read more
Dec 01, 2025
Gastroenterology Coding:
Follow These CRC Testing Requirements to Bolster Your Claims – Part 2
Find out where you won't find clear guidance. Correctly coding colorectal cancer (CRC) sc... Read more
Dec 01, 2025
General Coding:
Appeal Insurance Denials and Get the Reimbursement You Deserve
Question: As a medical coder working in a neurosurgical practice, I often encounter freque... Read more
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