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Back to ICD-10-CM Basics: Every Fundamental That Coders Need to Know

Published on Mon Feb 09, 2026

Whether you’re new to coding or you’re a seasoned professional, mastering the basics of ICD-10-CM requires consistent review. If you want to perfect your ICD-10-CM coding skills, start by going back to the basics in three ways: know how to code signs and symptoms, understand how to correctly sequence conditions, and recognize when to submit a provider query for clarification. [...]
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