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January 2026 Articles

Jan 23, 2026
In Case You Missed It (RCI Bonus Content):
Spotlight on 2026 Medicare Policy Changes
Find out if your practice will be affected by these significant developments. A new year ... Read more
Jan 23, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Secure Incision and Drainage Pay With 5 Key Tips
Differentiate simple from complicated to nail down the right code. When your emergency de... Read more
Jan 23, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Choosing the Correct Code for Documented Endometriosis
Question: My provider documented “endometriosis with chronic pelvic pain” after perfor... Read more
Jan 23, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Find CPT® and ASA Crosswalk Solutions for Discectomy Coding
Question: How should I code anesthesia services for a discectomy? Oklahoma Subscriber An... Read more
Jan 23, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Code Acute Appendicitis Without Peritonitis Like This
Question: A surgeon documents “acute appendicitis” and explicitly states that the pati... Read more
Jan 23, 2026
Compliance:
Know Difference Between Documentation Amendment and Addendum
Question: Why can't a provider “unsign” a medical record, and then go back in and chan... Read more
Jan 22, 2026
Urology Coding:
Accurately Code This Kidney and Ureter Stone Case
Question: Can you help me to correctly choose the diagnosis code for a patient found ... Read more
Jan 22, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Here’s How to Confidently Navigate Coding Arthrodesis for Spinal Deformity
Did you know that spinal deformity arthrodesis follows a different set of coding rules tha... Read more
Jan 22, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Don’t Get Squeezed for Missing This Modifier
Question: A patient who previously underwent a mastectomy due to breast cancer came to our... Read more
Jan 21, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Learn How to Correctly Report Unlisted Procedures
Plus, avoid common unlisted procedure billing errors. Unlisted CPT® codes are found with... Read more
Jan 21, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Understand Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease With This Guide
Here's how location and depth of disease determine your diagnosis code. Coding for inflam... Read more
Jan 21, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Look to Combination Code for Some Myelographies
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the PM specialist saw a patient with granulomas in... Read more
Jan 20, 2026
Pulmonology Coding:
Recognize These Codes for Remote Pulse Ox Monitoring
Question: Our pulmonology practice just started offering remote physiological monitoring (... Read more
Jan 20, 2026
Pulmonology Coding:
Pinpoint the Difference Between Pulmonary Hypertension and Heart Failure
Question: Is pulmonary hypertension considered a type of heart failure? Florida Subscribe... Read more
Jan 20, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Ask These 5 Questions, Get Your Epistaxis Coding Under Control
Know when you should, and should not, code for laterality. When your otolaryngologist per... Read more
Jan 19, 2026
ICD-10 Coding:
6 Steps Show You How to Code Tachycardia Diagnoses Accurately
Learn what to look for in your physician's documentation. Tachycardia coding can be trick... Read more
Jan 19, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Consider These Aspects of Procedure Coding for Postoperative Pain Management
Hint: Look to the anatomical approach to find the right code. Procedure coding will depen... Read more
Jan 19, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Modify Your Understanding of QW Use
Question: I am still confused about when to append modifier QW to a lab test. What advice ... Read more
Jan 16, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Does a Periprosthetic Fracture Treatment Need Modifier 22?
Question: I'm new to orthopedic coding and I'm looking for a second opinion on the followi... Read more
Jan 16, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Identify How to Report a Knee Joint Scar Excision
Question: How should I report an intra-articular scar excision? I've always been told to u... Read more
Jan 16, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Consult This 88323 Advice
Question: When our pathologist receives material from another physician for slide preparat... Read more
Jan 15, 2026
Compliance:
Use These Strategies to Align Your CDI and Coding Teams
Hint: Compliance programs offer built-in structures you can use. Moving from siloed to co... Read more
Jan 15, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Unravel This Ringworm Encounter
Question: I'm new to coding and I have no idea where to even begin with coding the followi... Read more
Jan 15, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Know When to Roll ECG Interpretation Into E/M
Question: The emergency department (ED) physician orders an electrocardiogram (ECG) for a ... Read more
Jan 14, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Use These New Immunization Counseling Codes in Your Practice
When vaccine visits result in refusal, these codes will still result in reimbursement. Be... Read more
Jan 14, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Count On a Calculus Code for a Gallstone Diagnosis
Question: I have a record of an encounter with a patient who presented to the emergency de... Read more
Jan 14, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Take Note of These 2026 Rad Onc Code Additions and Revisions
Plenty of G code deletions will help make your life easier!  This year, the Radiatio... Read more
Jan 13, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Take This Advice to Code Screening Mammograms Correctly
Question: I am still confused about the correct way to code for a screening mammograp... Read more
Jan 13, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Medicare Part B Covers a Separate Cognitive Assessment Visit
Question: We have a few patients that are complaining about mental decline. I thought I sa... Read more
Jan 13, 2026
Technology & Innovation:
Learn How You Can Build Your AI Skills
Question: How can coders, auditors, and other personnel in the health information manageme... Read more
Jan 12, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Correctly Code These Separate but Equal Encounters
Question: A parent came in with their twin children, who were showing signs of having cold... Read more
Jan 12, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
After Cancer Surgery, Look to This Modifier for Chemo Plan
Question: When can we bill a visit after a surgery for cancer? My colleague says that we c... Read more
Jan 12, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Learn How to Report an EGD With Stent Exchange Procedure
Question: I have a report for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with a stent removal and... Read more
Jan 09, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Report Perimenopause With Precision Using the N95.- Codes
Know when to report perimenopause and when to report symptoms. Perimenopause is a transit... Read more
Jan 09, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Avoid P Codes for Breastfeeding Counseling
Question: A patient who had problems breastfeeding their newborn came to see our ob-gyn. W... Read more
Jan 09, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Pick the Correct Pink Eye Codes With This Handy Guide
Remember to pay attention to code notes. Conjunctivitis, often called “pink eye,” is ... Read more
Jan 08, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Understand MDM Definitions for Chronic Conditions
Question: We are treating a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The condition... Read more
Jan 08, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Atrial Fibrillation Ablations: A Practical Guide to Submitting Medical Claims
Don't miss these potential add-on codes. As a medical coder working in cardiology, electr... Read more
Jan 08, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Reporting 93246: What Documentation Is Necessary?
Question: I'm preparing to submit a claim with 93246, but I want to make sure I have the d... Read more
Jan 07, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Beware of Included Services Causing Denials
Question: I am relatively new to coding and recently had a claim denied. One of our radiol... Read more
Jan 07, 2026
Urology Coding:
Code This Combo Repair Procedure
Question: What is the appropriate procedure coding for an escutcheonectomy in conjunc... Read more
Jan 07, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Do I Need a Modifier for 93010?
Question: After a patient undergoes cardiac surgery and is discharged, the cardiologi... Read more
Jan 06, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Know Complexity Definitions to Nail Wound Repair Coding
Question: A patient reports to the emergency department (ED) with two wounds on their trun... Read more
Jan 06, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Dig Deep for Drug Dependence Dx
Question: If a patient suffers from clonazepam (Klonopin) dependence with withdrawal, what... Read more
Jan 05, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Find the Solution to This Fungal Case
Question: A patient came in stating they noticed a gradual thickening and discoloration of... Read more
Jan 05, 2026
E/M Coding:
Use These Tips to Select the Right E/M Code in the Hospital Setting
Is it an observation, consultation, or an office visit? Refresh your E/M coding skills for... Read more
Jan 02, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Use This Process for FBR Anesthesia Coding
Question: How do I code the anesthesia service for a foreign body removal in the airway? ... Read more
Jan 02, 2026
General Coding:
Getting Past The Velvet Rope: Master Prior Authorization to Unlock Medical Payments
Find tips for achieving successful prior authorizations. The best experiences are often b... Read more
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