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May 2026 Articles

May 29, 2026
Podiatry Coding:
Learn How to Report Nail Avulsion Procedures
Question: A patient presented to the podiatrist with a painful ingrown toenail on the righ... Read more
May 29, 2026
Podiatry Coding:
Locate the Correct Plantar Nerve Decompression Code
Question: I have an operative note for decompression of the first branch of the lateral pl... Read more
May 29, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Remember to Use Symptoms When a Fracture Is Ruled out
Question: I have a radiology report for X-rays of a 36-year-old patient complaining of wri... Read more
May 29, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Don’t Forget the 7th Character to Report the Treatment Stage
Question: A patient presented for an MRI exam without contrast of their right knee. The pa... Read more
May 29, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Know Hemiplegia Type Before Settling on Dx
Question: If a patient is suffering from hemiplegia, what ICD-10-CM code should I report? ... Read more
May 29, 2026
Podiatry Coding:
Take The Pain out of Coding Heel Spur Diagnoses
Can you code heel spurs and plantar fasciitis together? Calcaneal spurs, or heel spurs as... Read more
May 29, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Shoulder up to This Hemiarthroplasty Procedure
Question: What is the correct code to use for a revision of a shoulder hemiarthroplasty do... Read more
May 29, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Go Unlisted for Frey’s Procedure Coding
Question: What is the correct way to report Frey's procedure? Florida Subscriber Answer:... Read more
May 29, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Take Traumatic Fracture Diagnoses to the 7th Character
Ensure a complete Dx to aid future patient care. Patients present to the emergency depart... Read more
May 29, 2026
Pulmonology Coding:
Distinguish the Core Coding Differences Between PSG and HSAT
Find out when to report symptoms versus diagnoses. As a pulmonology coder, you're bound t... Read more
May 29, 2026
Pulmonology Coding:
Can You Identify the Right Codes for This Bronchiectasis Case?
Question: A 66-year-old established patient presented for an evaluation of recurrent lower... Read more
May 28, 2026
Urology Coding:
Learn How to Report the Transurethral Resection Codes for BPH
Not all TUR procedures treat the prostate. Transurethral resection codes are important ur... Read more
May 28, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Look for Combo Code When Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Performed Together
Question: How should you code a combined tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy provided during t... Read more
May 28, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Avoid These Common TEFRA Pitfalls in Anesthesia Billing and Documentation
Know the relevant criteria and modifiers for reporting anesthesia services accurately. Th... Read more
May 28, 2026
Practice Management:
Ground Revenue Cycle in Operations Workflow
Aligning a practice's departments can catch problems early for everyone. When the various... Read more
May 28, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Find out When It’s Time to Apply Modifier 22
Hint: This modifier does not apply to routine or minor extensions in complexity. How do y... Read more
May 28, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Check Your Gastroenterology Coding Knowledge With These Scenarios
Navigate sequencing guidelines for gastro patients' evolving symptoms and diagnoses. Gast... Read more
May 28, 2026
Compliance:
Use These 3 Lines to Help Team Members Differentiate FWA
Question: I'm going to be onboarding new team members hired to do coding and billing. They... Read more
May 28, 2026
Compliance:
Make Mentor/Mentee Relationships Central to Your Compliance Program
Future-proofing your program means building it up internally through knowledge sharing. C... Read more
May 28, 2026
Compliance:
Dashboards and Reports Are Complementary Tools for Compliance
Question: I'm about to take on compliance officer duties in my organization, and I am tryi... Read more
May 27, 2026
General Coding:
Lean on Modifier 51 for This Scenario With Multiple Procedure Sites
Question: Our general surgeon removed a 2.5 cm benign lesion from the patient's upper back... Read more
May 27, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Use 58120 to Report an EMB With Cervical Dilation
Question: I have a report for an endometrial biopsy (EMB) that required cervical dilation ... Read more
May 27, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Capture This Cystitis Diagnosis With N30.00
Question: An established patient presents to a primary care office with a three-day histor... Read more
May 27, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Skip Sedation for CT Colonography Procedures
Find out if colonography is acceptable for CRC screenings. During a colonography, a radio... Read more
May 27, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Focus on Procedure Rather Than Location
Question: How should you code anesthesia when it is provided in a cardiac catheterization ... Read more
May 27, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Know When, and When Not, to Bill Separate E/M With Allergy Tests
Let these 3 scenarios help you achieve clarity in coding this tricky service combo. For p... Read more
May 27, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Detangle Diagnoses to Find Primary Reason for Encounter
Question: A 76-year-old right-handed patient with a history of stroke and left-sided hemip... Read more
May 26, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Report a Patient’s LEEP History Along With an O Care Code
Question: A pregnant patient came into our ob-gyn practice for an ultrasound at 16 weeks. ... Read more
May 26, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Stay Informed of the Evolving Nature of Adolescent Preventive Visits
Wake up to the coding reality of adolescent preventive care. Adolescent well visits are n... Read more
May 26, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Know When Cataract Treatment Meets a Level 5 E/M
Question: An established senior patient presented to the office for a follow-up evaluation... Read more
May 22, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Don’t Get Tripped up by This Tendon Injection
Question: I'm the newest coder in my orthopedic office and I need some help. How shou... Read more
May 22, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Know the Differences, and Similarities, Among Different TBI Codes
Question: What's the difference between a diffuse traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a focal... Read more
May 22, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Take the Precision Oncology Coding Challenge
Here's how to understand CPT® and ICD-10-CM coding for cancer genetic testing. Precision... Read more
May 21, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Use These 5 Steps to Code Colon Polyps When Pathology Is Pending
Coding an adenoma before pathology confirms the diagnosis is a big mistake. When you're c... Read more
May 21, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Stay Hip to These Arthroplasty Approaches
Expert: “The best approach is the one your surgeon is the most familiar with.” When ... Read more
May 21, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Use This Advice for Dx Sequencing for a Viability Ultrasound in an AMA Pregnancy
Beware of reporting AMA without trimester specificity. A subscriber recently asked, “If... Read more
May 20, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Specificity Matters on Craniosynostosis Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a newborn patient suffers from craniosynostosis. H... Read more
May 20, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Simplify Your Complicated Cataract Coding Confusion
Know when to report complex versus standard cataract surgery. As the human eye ages, the ... Read more
May 20, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Find Clarity on Cellulitis Encounter
Question: An established patient presents with a three-day history of increasing redness, ... Read more
May 19, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Use This Guide to Tame PET Scan Coding Fears
Remember to note the drug supply type, as coding depends on it. There are high technical ... Read more
May 19, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Know How Surgeon Created Hole for Drain Placement Coding Success
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon “created Burr hole/placed EVD via Bu... Read more
May 19, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Choose the Correct Conjunctivitis Code
Question: A 31-year-old established patient presents to their optometrist with itchiness a... Read more
May 19, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Correctly Code This Dental Service in Your Medical Office
Question: My pediatric provider has just started offering fluoride varnish applicatio... Read more
May 18, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Know These Estrogen Receptor Testing and Status Coding Nuances
Question: How do I report estrogen receptor (ER) testing, and what is the correct ICD-10-C... Read more
May 18, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Capture the Relevant Codes for Follow-Up to Monitor Digoxin Levels
Question: A 62-year-old established patient presents for a scheduled follow-up after being... Read more
May 15, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Look to These Documents for Correct Chemo Pump Coding
Question: Can you point to any documentation that shows 96416 is not the correct code for ... Read more
May 15, 2026
General Coding:
Know Your Respective Entities’ TIN to Determine Modifier Necessity
Question: I am extremely new to billing and coding. I work in a family practice where we o... Read more
May 15, 2026
Urology Coding:
Understand How to Code UPEC Infection With Cystitis
Question: Patient presented with complaints of frequent urination and pain while voiding t... Read more
May 14, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Take An Expert’s Advice on This Knee Procedure
Question: My practitioner just performed a knee meniscectomy. How should I code this proce... Read more
May 14, 2026
E/M Coding:
Check Documentation to See Whether E/M Is Appropriate Alongside Infusion
Question: I work for a rheumatology office. Sometimes patients come in for an infusion but... Read more
May 14, 2026
Practice Management:
Know Which Staff Are Subject to FLSA
Question: I'm in charge of scheduling employees and need to figure out what's best for the... Read more
May 13, 2026
Pulmonology Coding:
Identify Which Systems Are Affected by Hantavirus Before Coding
Question: What are the codes to assign for a hantavirus diagnosis? Revenue Cycle Insider ... Read more
May 13, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Don’t Stress When Coding This Dislocation Encounter
Question: A 5-year-old patient recently presented with a dislocated left elbow. After... Read more
May 13, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Know Which Tests Help Distinguish Crohn’s From UC
Question: A provider ordered tests for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Th... Read more
May 12, 2026
E/M Coding:
Query the Experts First on Low-Risk MDM
Question: The CPT® medical decision making (MDM) table provides examples under the m... Read more
May 12, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Learn How to Bill a Deferred Polypectomy
Question: A patient with APC I1307K had a screening colonoscopy in October 2025. The provi... Read more
May 12, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Don’t Issue ABNs to Patients With Medicare Advantage Plans
Question: Can we issue an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) document to patients with Medic... Read more
May 11, 2026
In Case You Missed It (RCI Bonus Content):
Get a Head Start on These New CPT® Codes
And note these changes to these Category III, PLA codes. The American Medical Association... Read more
May 11, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Let the Experts Handle This Case
Question: I'm relatively new to coding. How should I code the following visit?: Chief com... Read more
May 11, 2026
Urology Coding:
Remember That Navigable Does Not Always Mean Steerable
Question: We've seen several cystourethroscopy cases enter our coding workflows over the p... Read more
May 08, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Know How to Code a Diagnostic Study Versus Stent Placement
Question: How do you code a diagnostic coronary angiography with stent placement? South C... Read more
May 08, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Know When to Append a Bilateral Modifier to These Unilateral Services
Question: My new employer is insisting that the only way Medicaid will pay for removal of ... Read more
May 08, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Does AI Work in Small Offices?
Question: I keep hearing about how large healthcare organizations or hospitals are using a... Read more
May 07, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Know the Score With This Unlisted Simple Snoring Procedure
Question: What code should we be using for injection snoreplasty? AAPC Forum Participant ... Read more
May 07, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Try Modifiers PN, PO for Provided-Based Billing at an Outpatient Facility
Question: A Medicare beneficiary with diabetes presents to an outpatient wound care clinic... Read more
May 07, 2026
Practice Management:
Wait for New Insurance Card for Name Changes
Question: A patient came in and announced that they'd gotten divorced and asked front desk... Read more
May 06, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Know the Difference Between These Inactive Cancer Codes
Question: When a patient comes back to our office after their cancer has been completely e... Read more
May 06, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Eye FBR Claims for E/M Evidence
Question: A patient presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of pain in their... Read more
May 06, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Defend Doctors Against AI Deepfakes
Question: Are fake videos created with artificial intelligence (AI) becoming a real risk i... Read more
May 05, 2026
General Coding:
Differentiate Payer Rules to Collect for Surgical Complications
Remember that Medicare requires a return to the operating room before reimbursing these se... Read more
May 05, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Know How to Report Intracranial Aneurysm Repairs
Zeroing in on the number of aneurysms can be misleading. When you code neurosurgical proc... Read more
May 05, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Simplify Cervical Cancer Screening With At-Home Kits
Key reminder for ob-gyn coders: You won't be billing the lab codes. Patients coming into ... Read more
May 04, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Let OSHA Be Your Guide to Safety in the Lab
Make sure your lab is free of hazards in these four critical areas. If you are one of the... Read more
May 04, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Identify the Correct Z Code for a Surveillance Colonoscopy
Question: When a patient comes in for a surveillance colonoscopy with an initial diagnosis... Read more
May 04, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Look for Anatomic Details Before Choosing Cyst Code
Question: When a patient reports to the emergency department (ED) with a ganglion cyst, wh... Read more
May 01, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Know the Ins and Outs of Medicare Coverage and Eligibility Verification
Verification mishaps can cost your practice time and money. Providers verify Medicare cov... Read more
May 01, 2026
E/M Coding:
Follow These Rules of Thumb for Coding E/M or Psychiatric Evaluation — Part 2
Find more tips on distinguishing psychiatric evaluations from E/M services. Accurate eva... Read more
May 01, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Coding a Discontinued Ablation: What You Should Report — And What You Shouldn’t
When the electrophysiologist stops an ablation mid-procedure, look to these modifiers. Ca... Read more
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