February 2026 Articles

Feb 04, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Don’t Sugarcoat This Gummy Encounter
Question: A 14-year-old existing patient was brought into our office after their parent fo... Read more
Feb 04, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Code Head, Brain, and Neck CT Scans With This Detailed Guide – Part 1
Explore the many reasons why head, brain, and neck CT scans are performed. Computed tomog... Read more
Feb 04, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Assess These Ablation Differences
Question: The surgeon's operative report mentions they used laser ablation to control the ... Read more
Feb 03, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Name Gait Abnormality, Nail Dx Coding
Question: If a patient has a diagnosis of abnormal gait, am I able to assign an ICD-10-CM ... Read more
Feb 03, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
How to Code Services Involving Triple Lumen Catheters
Know which CPT® codes to look to for insertion, repair, replacement, and removal. A trip... Read more
Feb 03, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Use This Practical Guide to Confidently Code Obstetric Ultrasounds
Learn the difference between a standard complete exam and a detailed fetal anatomic exam. ... Read more
Feb 02, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Pick These Codes Only for Post-Surgical Tonsillectomy Care
Question: I have a question about the tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy hemostasis codes (42960-... Read more
Feb 02, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Rely on Areola Tissue Definition for Correct Procedure Code
Question: How is an injection to the areola coded? My provider wants me to use 20552, but ... Read more
Feb 02, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Atrial Fibrillation Ablations: A Practical Guide to Submitting Medical Claims, Part 2
Don't forget to distinguish between the primary procedure code and add-on codes. Knowing ... Read more
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