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June 2026 Articles

Jun 30, 2026
Pulmonology Coding:
Know When to Report Thoracostomy vs. Thoracentesis Procedures
Explore the procedure differences and how to get the correct code every time. A patient p... Read more
Jun 30, 2026
Podiatry Coding:
Understand These 4 Stages to Report Gout Flawlessly
Don't forget to look at the inclusion terms. According to the American Academy of Family ... Read more
Jun 30, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Innovate Clinical Decision Making With AI
Question: Are industry leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare teaming up t... Read more
Jun 30, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Can You Disinfect a Catheter for Reuse? This Company Found a Way
Question: With the increasing costs of healthcare supplies, have companies developed produ... Read more
Jun 30, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Realize the Risks of AI in Billing and How to Avoid Them
Remember to review records regardless of what created them. Artificial intelligence (AI) ... Read more
Jun 30, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Use This Advice to Master Intracranial Aneurysm Repair Coding
Know the factors that can make the surgery complex. Intracranial aneurysm repairs can be ... Read more
Jun 30, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Don’t Let Orthopedic Trauma Coding Break You
Use this practical guide to fractures, dislocations, and the associated injuries. The fra... Read more
Jun 30, 2026
Pulmonology Coding:
What Makes Asthma ‘Uncomplicated’?
Question: A 35-year-old patient was referred to the pulmonology clinic due to their wheezi... Read more
Jun 30, 2026
Pulmonology Coding:
Master How to Report Mediastinal Emphysema
Question: A 75-year-old patient presented to the pulmonologist with a chronic cough and un... Read more
Jun 30, 2026
E/M Coding:
Test Your MDM Identification With These Case Studies
See whether you can identify elements of MDM to level these encounter scenarios. Often, c... Read more
Jun 30, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Distinguish Active Kidney Stones From History of Stones
Question: Our nephrology office sees a 46-year-old established patient referred for recurr... Read more
Jun 29, 2026
Podiatry Coding:
Verify the Correct Varus Deformity Code
Question: A 65-year-old patient presented to the podiatrist with the inside of their right... Read more
Jun 29, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Code This Thorny Encounter With Confidence
Question: An established adult patient presents with a painful puncture wound on the palm ... Read more
Jun 29, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Act Now to Comply With 2027 Electronic Prior Authorization Requirements
That was CMS' recommendation in a recent communique. Do you know why? In May, the Centers... Read more
Jun 29, 2026
Podiatry Coding:
Move to the Head of the Class by Understanding Q Modifiers for Foot Care
Question: I'm new to podiatry coding and I was told I needed to append a class-finding mod... Read more
Jun 29, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Beware This Contradictory Advice for Glossectomy, Tracheostomy Bundling
Question: Is a planned tracheostomy bundled with a glossectomy, or can you bill it separat... Read more
Jun 29, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Observe These Rules When Reporting Cardiac Catheterization With Moderate Sedation
Coding hinges on who's providing which services. Cardiac catheterizations are very common... Read more
Jun 29, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Signals Tell the Story When Coding Evoked Potential Studies
Remember to look for other services during these encounters. An evoked potential (EP) stu... Read more
Jun 29, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Recognize the Keys to Coding Diagnostic VATS Procedures
Does the provider have to perform a biopsy? Find out. During a video-assisted thoracic su... Read more
Jun 29, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Get Comfortable Coding With AI in Your Gastro Practice
Understand how existing codes are being fused with new technology. As artificial intellig... Read more
Jun 29, 2026
E/M Coding:
For Chemical Peels, Lean on Documentation and Medical Necessity
Question: An established 16-year-old patient presents to an outpatient dermatology office ... Read more
Jun 26, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Eye These Codes for Ocular FBRs
Code for slit lamp use on some eye FBRs. The arrival of summer means people are working a... Read more
Jun 26, 2026
Pediatrics Coding:
Make Your Summer Coding Sparkle
Fireworks, though a Fourth of July tradition, are a major source of summer injuries. Summ... Read more
Jun 26, 2026
Compliance:
Aim for Compliance Maintenance, at the Least
Striving for robust compliance can help keep money coming in. Compliance is a crucial cur... Read more
Jun 26, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Use This Advice to Code and Bill Qualifying Circumstances for Anesthesia
Remember: Qualifying circumstances codes are never a primary anesthesia code. Qualifying ... Read more
Jun 26, 2026
Urology Coding:
Distinguish Screening From Diagnostic Testing to Avoid PSA Coding Errors
Remember: It all starts with the reason for the test. Although prostate-specific antigen ... Read more
Jun 25, 2026
General Coding:
Mash Through the Mental Block of Modifier 22
Understanding when not to use it is just as important. How can you determine if modifier ... Read more
Jun 25, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
How Many Structures Need to Be Visualized for a Complete Ultrasound?
Question: A 44-year-old patient presented to a radiology practice with an acute knee injur... Read more
Jun 25, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Report a Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty Revision Correctly
Question: I have a surgical report where the orthopedic surgeon performed a shoulder hemia... Read more
Jun 24, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Multiple Anesthetists Involved? Try These Tips
Question: How do I bill a procedure that is started by one anesthesiologist, but finished ... Read more
Jun 24, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Distinguish Anesthesia Timing for These Two Concurrent Procedures
Question: An anesthesiologist participated in a breast reconstruction procedure after a pa... Read more
Jun 24, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Avoid Miscoding This Gonioscopy Examination
Question: A 6-year-old established patient with primary congenital glaucoma presented to t... Read more
Jun 23, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Decide Between These Codes for TPMT Activity Testing
Question: A provider wants to begin azathioprine (AZA) therapy for a patient with rheumato... Read more
Jun 23, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Use 92066 When a Vision Therapist Delivers Orthoptic Therapy
Question: I'm new to ophthalmology coding and I have a medical record for a patient who pr... Read more
Jun 23, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Know When to Bill E/M Services Versus Eye Exam Codes
Plus — find out if you can bill both codes on the same claim. Choosing between evaluati... Read more
Jun 22, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Does CTR Include Tenosynovium Biopsy? Find out
Question: I have an operative note for an open carpal tunnel procedure where the orthopedi... Read more
Jun 22, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Check Physician Actions Before Coding Cyst Tx
Question: A patient reports to the emergency department (ED) with a pilonidal cyst. What s... Read more
Jun 22, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Code This Lesion Excision as a Biopsy
Question: Our otolaryngologist examined a patient and found a 2.8 cm white lesion with a s... Read more
Jun 18, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Rely on Query for Clarity on Assessment vs. Diagnosis
Question: A patient presents to the cardiology office with palpitations, lightheadedness, ... Read more
Jun 18, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Learn What You Can — and Can’t — Code From Ambient AI Notes
Focus on the work performed, not the amount of documentation generated. Healthcare organi... Read more
Jun 18, 2026
Compliance:
Turn Lesion Removal Red Flags Into Opportunities
Question: I'm conducting my first internal audit, on lesion removal procedures, and came u... Read more
Jun 17, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Code the Signs and Symptoms for Suspected Celiac Disease
Question: We are treating a patient who is experiencing persistent constipation, flat... Read more
Jun 17, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Get the Answers to All Your BI-RADS Coding Questions
Know which BI-RADS score prevents a first-listed diagnosis of Z12.31. When a radiologist ... Read more
Jun 17, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Know When to Use Combination Code for Parkinson’s Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate a patient is suffering from “Parkinsons w/dyskinesia/... Read more
Jun 16, 2026
In Case You Missed It (RCI Bonus Content):
Coding Peripheral Vascular Disease With Rutherford’s
Use this classification to improve the specificity of acute or chronic ischemia. Any time... Read more
Jun 16, 2026
Urology Coding:
How Many Codes Are Needed for UTI, Hydronephrosis, and Kidney Stone Diagnoses?
Question: Our urologist diagnosed a patient with an acute urinary tract infection (UTI) an... Read more
Jun 16, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Add Modifier 59 to Hear a Claim Approval
Question: What is the correct CPT® code for conducting hearing screenings on newborn... Read more
Jun 15, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Avoid S Codes for a Fracture That Has Already Healed
Question: An established patient presented for a global radiology follow-up office visit. ... Read more
Jun 15, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Consider Injury Type When Choosing These 2nd Characters
Question: When reporting a code from Chapter 19 of ICD-10-CM code book: Injury, Poisoning,... Read more
Jun 15, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Use These Codes for Anemia Following Bariatric Surgery
Question: We have a patient seeing one of our oncologists with a diagnosis of iron deficie... Read more
Jun 12, 2026
Urology Coding:
Learn How to Code Diabetic CKD and Hypertensive CKD
Question: I have a medical record with type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and stage 3... Read more
Jun 12, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Code Manifestation First for Drug-Induced Adverse Reaction
Question: An established patient with atrial fibrillation returns urgently to the cardiolo... Read more
Jun 12, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Get Familiar With the 2027 ICD-10-CM Updates
With nearly 300 coding changes, you won't want to miss this. Our team has scoured the 202... Read more
Jun 11, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Make Sure Documentation Supports These 4 Criteria Before Billing Incident-to
Question: Our physician practice sees Medicare beneficiaries, and auxiliary staff sometime... Read more
Jun 11, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Patients on GLP-1s? Clarify Coding, BMI Reporting Rules, and Payer Scrutiny
Here's why assigning E66.9 when the doctor documents ‘BMI 32.1' is incorrect. When you ... Read more
Jun 11, 2026
Practice Management:
Don’t Write Off the Unpaid Bills of a Deceased Patient
Find tips for pursuing collections via other avenues. Many providers take the easy way ou... Read more
Jun 10, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Reporting Path Services Before a Definitive Diagnosis Is Available? Here’s How
Test your knowledge with 4 typical examples. Pathology reporting often unfolds over time.... Read more
Jun 10, 2026
General Coding:
Time Is of the Essence When Billing +95941
Question: I understand that CPT® +95941 (Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monito... Read more
Jun 10, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
For Work-Related Injuries, Follow MSP Rules
Question: A Medicare beneficiary works part-time at a grocery store and slips while liftin... Read more
Jun 09, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Dig Deeper for Cervical Arthrodesis Codes
Question: The surgeon performs arthrodesis via posterior technique on a patient with cervi... Read more
Jun 09, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Know These Codes for Reporting Tumor Board Meeting
Question: Can I use 99358/+99359 to account for time when presenting a case for a specific... Read more
Jun 08, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Look for Further Sequences/Sections When Coding CT and MRI
Question: What is the difference between a CT scan and an MRI? Tennessee Subscriber Answ... Read more
Jun 08, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Code Intrauterine Device Services Accurately
Know how to code for standard IUD services and high-risk scenarios. Assigning the correct... Read more
Jun 08, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Should We Separately Report Antepartum Care From Multiple Providers?
Question: If multiple healthcare providers from the same ob-gyn practice saw a patient dur... Read more
Jun 05, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Analyze This Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy Case
Question: A patient presented to radiology for a superficial axillary lymph node core need... Read more
Jun 05, 2026
E/M Coding:
Don’t Risk Upcoding in a Telehealth Scenario
Question: An established patient is seen by telehealth for follow-up of diabetes, hyperten... Read more
Jun 05, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Don’t Rely on Wearable Alerts Alone for AFib Diagnosis
Question: An established patient presents for a follow-up for hyperlipidemia and mentions ... Read more
Jun 04, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Feel the Love for Tennis Elbow Coding
Question: The provider saw an established 13-year-old  patient who was experienc... Read more
Jun 04, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Get Specifics Before Coding This X-Ray
Question: The neurosurgeon performed a lumbosacral X-ray for a patient who had lumbar spin... Read more
Jun 04, 2026
General Coding:
Choose Wisely Between Related POS and CPT® Codes
Question: We know how we should bill when a patient is taken out of their skilled nursing ... Read more
Jun 03, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Know When to Report a ‘Separate Procedure’
Question: Our surgeon placed an anal seton to treat a fistula, and they also performed an ... Read more
Jun 03, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Denied by AI? Here’s How to Fight Back
Check out these 2 examples for future documentation improvements. You already know artifi... Read more
Jun 03, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Review This Post-Surgery Ulcer Scenario
Question: After a laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy, the patient returned a few weeks la... Read more
Jun 02, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Don’t Take Verbal Query Response as Part of Medical Record
Question: A patient presents for a regular appointment with the pulmonologist for a follow... Read more
Jun 02, 2026
Compliance:
Tread Carefully With Patient Images and Personal Devices
Question: A provider takes a clinical photo of a patient's forearm rash on a personal smar... Read more
Jun 02, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Mind This Modifier for Multiple Slide Submissions
Question: We have an in-house lab, and when we bill out 87210, we charge for 2 units: one ... Read more
Jun 01, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Recognize the Universal Rule for Sequencing Diagnosis Codes
Question: I read “Use This Advice for Dx Sequencing for a Viability Ultrasound in an AMA... Read more
Jun 01, 2026
Practice Management:
Give Scheduling Staff Guidelines for Different Types of Visits
Question: What are tips for onboarding front-desk and scheduling staff regarding the diffe... Read more
Jun 01, 2026
Practice Management:
Consider A Business Case for Patient Navigator Program
Question: I would like to implement a patient navigation program, but leadership is worrie... Read more
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