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September 2026 Articles

Sep 30, 2026
Urology Coding:
Don’t Stress About Coding Urodynamics Testing
Question: I have a report for a patient who presented to their urologist complaining of ur... Read more
Sep 30, 2026
Practice Management:
Design Effective, Ongoing Healthcare Compliance Training, Part 1
Your onboarding and continuing education should be more than just checking a box. Healthc... Read more
Sep 30, 2026
Pulmonology Coding:
Remember That Imaging Guidance Is Included in 32555
Question: A patient presents with recurrent unilateral pleural effusion, worsening dyspnea... Read more
Sep 30, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Code Strep Throat Encounters With Confidence
Understanding when to code symptoms and cause codes is key. Sore throat complaints are co... Read more
Sep 30, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Recognize the Right Retinal Detachment Repair Code
Watch out for bundled services and related errors. The retina is a thin layer of tissue i... Read more
Sep 30, 2026
Otolaryngology:
Pay Attention to Anesthesia and Device Delivery for Trouble-Free Office Tympanostomy Coding
Question: At the beginning of 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)... Read more
Sep 30, 2026
Otolaryngology:
Use This Code for Otospongiosis When Specified
Question: Our otolaryngologist has diagnosed a patient with otospongiosis, but I am having... Read more
Sep 29, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Code What You Know Today — Not What the Results May Tell You Tomorrow
Don't let anticipation cloud your coding. In the outpatient setting, ICD-10-CM requires y... Read more
Sep 29, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Know Purpose of Neurostimulator Electrode Arrays Before Coding
Also, remember to document more conservative Tx attempts. Neurostimulator electrode array... Read more
Sep 29, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Get Ready to Code Rare Pregnancies and Vanishing Twin Syndrome in 2027
Familiarize yourself with the specific ICD-10-CM changes to ob-gyn codes. The 2027 ICD-10... Read more
Sep 29, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Bust 5 Eosinophilic Esophagitis Coding Myths: From Diagnosis to Dilation
Hint: Biopsy sampling can be part of establishing or monitoring the disease. Eosinophilic... Read more
Sep 29, 2026
Pulmonology Coding:
Evaluate This EBUS-Guided TBNA Case
Question: A pulmonologist in our practice performed a flexible bronchoscopy with endobronc... Read more
Sep 29, 2026
General Coding:
Take a Deep Dive Into Category II CPT® Codes
Using these codes can bring more context to claims. CPT® Category II codes provide clini... Read more
Sep 28, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Navigate Anesthesia Coding and Payer Details With Confidence
While more information is usually helpful, not all payers reimburse accordingly. Anesthes... Read more
Sep 28, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Know When a Postoperative Pain Block Is Separately Reportable
Question: When may an anesthesia provider report separately a peripheral nerve block perfo... Read more
Sep 28, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Recognize the 3 Factors Needed for Soft Tissue Tumor Excision Coding
Question: I have an operative note for an excision of a subcutaneous lesion from the middl... Read more
Sep 28, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Watch out for Size, Status, and Strangulation for Hernia Repair Coding
Question: A 63-year-old patient who had an open incisional hernia repair with mesh five ye... Read more
Sep 28, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Identify the Correct Fibroid Resection Code
Question: A gynecologist performs saline infusion sonohysterography on a 42-year-old patie... Read more
Sep 28, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Understand How and When to Account for Different Differential WBC Counts
Question: Can you bill lab codes 85025 and 85027 at the same time? Can they be separate te... Read more
Sep 25, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Know Stroke Types for Accurate Coding
Question: What is the difference between an ischemic stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke? Tex... Read more
Sep 25, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Try Not to Overthink This Wrist Pain Case
Question: A 34-year-old patient presented to the radiology practice after falling on an ou... Read more
Sep 25, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Mend Your Misunderstanding of Multiple Myeloma Coding
Hint: ICD-10-CM coding for smoldering multiple myeloma isn't what you'd expect. Although ... Read more
Sep 25, 2026
Podiatry Coding:
Know What Structures Make up the Lisfranc Joint Complex
Question: A 40-year-old patient was referred to our podiatry practice after they missed th... Read more
Sep 25, 2026
E/M Coding:
Master the Data Component of Medical Decision Making
Creating a template for practitioners can save you time and prevent errors. In this secon... Read more
Sep 25, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
When Coding, Link Cardiomegaly to Hypertension
Question: A patient with longstanding hypertension is referred to a cardiologist after a c... Read more
Sep 24, 2026
Urology Coding:
Pinpoint the Correct PCN Tube Codes for Placement, Exchange, and Removal
Is imaging guidance included or not? Find out. A percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) tube is a... Read more
Sep 24, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Know When Nonprovider Documentation Supports ICD-10-CM Code Assignment
Question: What diagnosis information can I code from documentation recorded by staff other... Read more
Sep 24, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Mind Modifier Choice on This Bilateral Surgery
Question: I have an operative report in front of me that is a bit confusing: CC: Herniate... Read more
Sep 24, 2026
General Coding:
Calculate the Correct J0897 Units for Denosumab Injection
Question: A patient with osteoporosis presents to the physician's office for a scheduled i... Read more
Sep 23, 2026
Podiatry Coding:
Pay Attention to Code Notes to Correctly Report Diabetic Ulcer Cases
Question: I have a report for an encounter with a patient with type 2 diabetes who has had... Read more
Sep 23, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Code This Chest Wall Contusion Case
Question: A new patient visits an orthopedist after falling from a second-story window. Th... Read more
Sep 23, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Learn How to Locate Muscle Laceration Codes
Question: A 45-year-old patient presented to the radiology clinic with lower right leg pai... Read more
Sep 23, 2026
Anesthesia Coding:
Code Anesthesia for Emergency Appendectomy with Severe Systemic Disease
Question: A 45-year-old patient with poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes and hypertension pr... Read more
Sep 22, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Don’t Get Lost in the H. Pylori Testing Maze
Question: What should I look for in the documentation to determine which code to report fo... Read more
Sep 22, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Abide by the Particulars When Billing Global Surgery Postoperative Visits
Question: I am new to surgical billing and was wondering how many days after a surgical pr... Read more
Sep 22, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Know the Circumstances in Which G0444 May Apply
Question: An established 70-year-old Medicare patient presents to a family medicine office... Read more
Sep 21, 2026
Urology Coding:
Avoid Double Billing by Understanding Bundling Rules
Question: I'm new to urology coding and I'm having trouble understanding the bundling rule... Read more
Sep 21, 2026
E/M Coding:
Receive E/M Credit for Declined Testing
Question: Can a provider receive evaluation and management (E/M) credit for counseling a p... Read more
Sep 21, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Keep Calm, Follow the Notes to Code These Nervous System Tests
Knowing what the documentation describes is vital to correct code choice. Patients who ne... Read more
Sep 18, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Protect Your Backs and Safely Load Patients Into Ambulances
Question: We are a small ambulance service that provides emergency transportation and pati... Read more
Sep 18, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Report IUD Insertion Following Vaginal Delivery Separately
Question: I have a report from one of our obstetricians. The physician performed a vaginal... Read more
Sep 18, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Focus on the Correct Infant Feeding Diagnosis
Question: A first-time parent came into our office with their 3-month-old stating the... Read more
Sep 17, 2026
Compliance:
See the Pros and Cons of Shared Drives
Question: Our practice has always stored files on individual computers and in email folder... Read more
Sep 17, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Learn How to Identify Changes to Medicare Policies
Question: I noticed that Medicare made multiple updates to the local coverage determinatio... Read more
Sep 17, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Do We Bill Eye Exams to Medical or Vision Coverage?
Question: An established patient presented for their annual eye exam. The physician didn't... Read more
Sep 16, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Be Careful When Considering Coding E/Ms With Minor Procedures
Question: Is it possible to report a minor procedure and a separate emergency department (... Read more
Sep 16, 2026
Pulmonology Coding:
Navigate Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing CPT® Codes
Know when the test is diagnostic versus for performance. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing... Read more
Sep 16, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Opt for E/M if Visit Fails to Meet 99483 Requirements
Question: The neurologist performs a cognitive assessment for a patient with dementia. Wha... Read more
Sep 15, 2026
In Case You Missed It (RCI Bonus Content):
Simplify Mohs Micrographic Surgery Coding
Key concepts every coder must understand. At first glance, Mohs micrographic surgery code... Read more
Sep 15, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Medicare Regulations Stay Local When Following LCD Instructions
Question: Our western New York physician practice performed an inhalation treatment and pl... Read more
Sep 15, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Look to This Excludes Note for Correct Lymphatic KS Coding
Question: I am confused about how to code for Kaposi sarcoma (KS) of the lymph nodes.... Read more
Sep 15, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Get Joint Size Right on Injection Services
Question: A 62-year-old established patient presents with four days of atraumatic right kn... Read more
Sep 14, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Post-Op Seroma Can Result in I&D Encounter
Question: A patient presents to the emergency department (ED) several days after a procedu... Read more
Sep 14, 2026
Compliance:
When Screening Comes With a Bill: Navigating Supplemental Breast Imaging Coverage
Keep compliance in mind when performing and billing screenings. A patient receives a scre... Read more
Sep 14, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Get All the Info Possible Before Beginning Burn Dx Coding
Make note of the difference between thermal burns and corrosions. Picture this: An adoles... Read more
Sep 11, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Here’s What You Need to Know About Mechanical Heart Pump Coding
Hint: Location and approach determine procedure code selection. Accurate mechanical heart... Read more
Sep 11, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Will Adding AI Save Your Organization Money — or Shift the Costs?
Learn how AI can scan your denials to identify high-value appeals. Adding artificial inte... Read more
Sep 11, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Choose the Correct Chalazion Excision Codes
Question: I have an operative note for chalazion excisions. The patient presented with thr... Read more
Sep 10, 2026
Practice Management:
Move Stalled Claims Before Deadlines Disappear
Question: Our family practice has several unpaid commercial claims that have been in follo... Read more
Sep 10, 2026
E/M Coding:
Stress Less Over Split Services
Question: Our hospitalist and nurse practitioner (NP) both saw the same patient on the sam... Read more
Sep 10, 2026
General Coding:
Know When a Brace Supports Separate HCPCS Coding
Question: Our orthopedic practice dispensed a prefabricated wrist-hand orthosis to a patie... Read more
Sep 09, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Crack This Spinal Fracture Coding Case
Question: An established patient with severe spinal pain presented to the surgeon for eval... Read more
Sep 09, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Follow This Advice for Accurate IV Hydration Billing
Question: A patient received intravenous (IV) hydration from 1050-1325 and chemotherapy fr... Read more
Sep 09, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Get the Answers to Your Frequently Asked HGNS Device Questions
Medicare gets up to speed with new HCPCS codes for recent technological advances. On Feb.... Read more
Sep 08, 2026
Compliance:
Avoid DOS Errors With the CMS 14-Day Rule
Question: The provider collected a patient's buccal swab and saliva on August 10. The sali... Read more
Sep 08, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Carry the Weight of BMI Calculation
Question: Can the same equation that providers use for calculating adult body mass index (... Read more
Sep 08, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Could AI Deliver On-the-Job Ultrasound Training?
Question: We're a medium-sized healthcare organization and have in-house ultrasound equipm... Read more
Sep 04, 2026
Podiatry Coding:
Learn How Small Bones Can Lead to Big Denials When Coding a Sesamoidectomy
Identify what ‘separate procedure' actually means. Two of the smallest bones in the hum... Read more
Sep 04, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Take the Pain out of Hemorrhoid Surgery Coding
Differentiate methods to select the right code. Hemorrhoid surgery has never encompassed ... Read more
Sep 04, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Code the Symptoms When ADHD Is Not Yet Confirmed
Question: A 32-year-old established patient presents to a family physician describing a hi... Read more
Sep 03, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Navigate Revalidation to Prevent Deactivation and Revocation
Focus on timely revalidation to avoid business disruption, interruptions in patient care, ... Read more
Sep 03, 2026
ICD-10-CM:
Know When to Add Diabetes Drug-Therapy Z Codes
Question: The provider documents type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia managed with metformin... Read more
Sep 03, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Prevent Denials With Defensible Spine Procedure Notes
See how detailed operative notes help your claims withstand audit scrutiny. Spine instrum... Read more
Sep 02, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Use This Handy Guide to Know How to Report Incidental Findings
Hint: ‘Incidental' does not mean ‘never report.' Incidental findings can create a cod... Read more
Sep 02, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Distinguish In-Person From Remote Cardiac Device Monitoring
Question: A patient with a dual-lead permanent pacemaker is enrolled in the cardiology pra... Read more
Sep 02, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Should You Code GERD Separately From Barrett’s Esophagus?
Question: I have an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) report documenting Barrett's esophagu... Read more
Sep 01, 2026
Practice Management:
Coordinate Provider Data Across Systems to Prevent Enrollment Delays
Question: How do I avoid enrollment and recredentialing delays when provider information m... Read more
Sep 01, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Get Ready for This Major Prostate Biopsy Code Overhaul
Revisions make imaging guidance, tissue sample numbers, and sample area easier to code. F... Read more
Sep 01, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Know the Guidelines for Reporting Chronic Conditions
Know when a stable chronic condition still belongs on the claim. Should you report a pati... Read more
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