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Mar 18, 2026

Otolaryngology Coding:
Mind This Modifier for Post-Septoplasty Nasal Debridement
Question: A patient with a deviated septum underwent a septoplasty. We followed up the fol... Read more

Mar 18, 2026

Emergency Department Coding:
Check Matrix Involvement When Making Avulsion/Excision Decision
Question: When the emergency department (ED) physician removes a patient's toenail, what i... Read more

Mar 18, 2026

Medicare Regulations:
Make Preparations for New Version of the Outpatient Observation Notice for Medicare
Question: I understand there is a new Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) that w... Read more

Mar 17, 2026

ICD-10-CM Coding:
Report 2 Codes for Chronic, Bilateral Pulmonary Emboli
Question: A provider documented that a patient has chronic bilateral subsegmental pul... Read more

Mar 17, 2026

Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Nail Down This Nuclear Sclerosis Coding Case
Question: A patient presented with complaints of blurry vision in their left eye. The opht... Read more

Mar 17, 2026

Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Use This Guide to Decode Oncology Infusion Administration Coding
Understand documentation requirements, administration codes, infusion timing, and more. O... Read more

Mar 16, 2026

Practice Management:
Consider How Patients Perceive Your RCM Notification Choices
Question: I think sending bills to patients via their preferred communication type makes s... Read more

Mar 16, 2026

Urology Coding:
Get to Know the Different CKD Stages
Question: I have a report where the urologist diagnosed the patient with chronic kidney di... Read more

Mar 16, 2026

Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Learn to Code a Fixation Device That’s No Longer Fixed in Place
Question: I have a report for a 42-year-old patient who presented with left ankle pain. Th... Read more

Mar 13, 2026

Path/Lab Coding:
Follow This Guideline for ‘Consistent With’ Dx
Question: A patient presented to a provider's office with a painless lump behind their ear... Read more

Mar 13, 2026

Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Know When Imaging Guidance Is Included in the Procedure
Question: I have an operative note for a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PI... Read more

Mar 13, 2026

Emergency Department Coding:
Check for Critical Care Before Reporting CPR With E/M
Question: A patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) in cardiac arrest. The ED ... Read more

Mar 12, 2026

Primary Care Coding:
Avoid a Denial When Performing Multiple PFTs
Question: The practitioner performed a pulmonary function test (PFT) twice on the sam... Read more

Mar 12, 2026

Neurosurgery Coding:
Fit Modifier FT Into Certain Critical Care Claims
Question: I have heard that I should use modifier FT whenever a Medicare patient receives ... Read more

Mar 12, 2026

Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Pinpoint Cause for Correct Chemotherapy Fatigue Reporting
Question: A patient with cancer reported to our oncologist complaining of fatigue. The pro... Read more

Mar 11, 2026

Gastroenterology Coding:
Code Gastritis With H. Pylori Confidently
Question: I have a patient record where the gastroenterologist documented the diagnosis as... Read more

Mar 11, 2026

Pediatric Coding:
Hear This Tip for Newborn Audio Screenings
Question: What is the appropriate code to use for conducting hearing screenings on ne... Read more

Mar 11, 2026

Podiatry Coding:
Consider These ICD-10-CM and CPT® Tips When Coding Ankle Fracture Repairs
Learn how to identify fractures and treatment from the documentation. Podiatrists frequen... Read more

Mar 10, 2026

Ob-Gyn Coding:
Know When to Report a Hysteroscopy Code
Question: I'm not sure what codes to assign for the procedure listed below because a porti... Read more

Mar 10, 2026

Compliance:
Lean on Due Legal Process to Comply With HIPAA
Question: Should our medical practice be asking patients about their citizenship or immigr... Read more

Mar 10, 2026

General Coding:
Modifier 63 Can Be Redundant
Question: Why can't I append modifier 63 to CPT® code 36450? The patient in question was ... Read more

Mar 09, 2026

Practice Management:
Consider Adjusting Portal to Accept Summer Camp Forms
Question: Spring can be stressful for our office, in part because we are suddenly inundate... Read more

Mar 09, 2026

Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Review AI Laws if Your AI Chatbot Engages With California Users
Question: Our healthcare organization deployed an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot rec... Read more

Mar 09, 2026

Neurosurgery Coding:
Close Gaps in Your Burr Hole Surgery Coding Knowledge
Know how clinical indications lead to proper code choice. When a patient suffers from a s... Read more

Mar 06, 2026

E/M Coding:
Use This Documentation Trick for Independent Historian
Question: Our specialty practice sometimes sees pediatric patients, and often a parent/gua... Read more

Mar 06, 2026

Pediatric Coding:
Take the Pain Out of Migraine Coding
SDOH could significantly impact the reason behind a child's migraine episodes. According ... Read more

Mar 06, 2026

Orthopedic Coding:
Look to These Codes When Dealing with JIA
Question: The practitioner's notes indicate that a patient is suffering from juvenile... Read more

Mar 05, 2026

Ob-Gyn Coding:
Use These 5 Tips to Fix Your Uterine Fibroid Coding Mistakes — Before They Happen
Here's how to distinguish fibroids from polyps. When you're coding procedures related to ... Read more

Mar 05, 2026

Medicare Regulations:
Prepare for Implementation of Key TEAM Components and Waivers for Telehealth
Ensure staff know about the details, participation, and payment requirements for telehealt... Read more

Mar 05, 2026

Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Do This When Coding for Sacroiliac Joint Tests
Question: An established 62-year-old patient presents with a seven-month history of chroni... Read more

Mar 05, 2026

Cardiology Coding:
Consider Peripartum Status When Coding Cardiomyopathy
Question: A patient was referred to a cardiologist after having shortness of breath. The p... Read more

Mar 05, 2026

Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Understand This MUE and How to Override It
Question: Our provider ordered 180 mg of lanreotide on the same date of service (DOS) for ... Read more

Mar 03, 2026

Gastroenterology Coding:
Understand Why Gastroenteritis Coding May Not Be So Straightforward
Here's why viral versus bacterial matters. As a medical coder, you know that every line o... Read more

Mar 03, 2026

Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Code Head, Brain, and Neck CT Scans With This Detailed Guide – Part 2
Learn how to report 3D rendering. CT scans are a versatile imaging technique that uses X-... Read more

Mar 03, 2026

Primary Care Coding:
Clear up Concussion Coding Confusion
There are a few important questions to consider when coding for this condition. Concussi... Read more

Mar 03, 2026

Cardiology Coding:
Here’s What You Need to Know About Heart Failure Coding
Get into the nitty-gritty documentation to find the correct HF code to report. Heart fail... Read more

Mar 02, 2026

Gastroenterology Coding:
How Do I Report a Family History of Colon Polyps?
Question: Hi, I'm a medical coder at a busy gastroenterology practice, and I need some gui... Read more

Mar 02, 2026

Path/Lab Coding:
Get the Most for Your Pathology Consultation Work
Decide if you want to reward time or toil. When your pathologist performs a pathology cli... Read more

Mar 02, 2026

Ob-Gyn Coding:
How Should I Code Botox Injections Into Pelvic Floor Muscles?
Question: Hi, I'm working in an ob-gyn practice, and we recently had a patient receive bot... Read more

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