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ICD-10-CM 2027 Updates: A Complete Guide for Medical Coders

Every fall, medical coders brace for the same ritual: a fresh batch of ICD-10-CM codes rolls out, and suddenly the charts you coded in September need a second look come…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 6, 2026

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM Coding for Transplant Patients: A Coder’s Guide to Bone Marrow and Lung Transplants

Transplant patients show up in the inpatient setting constantly — sometimes for the transplant itself, sometimes for routine follow-up, and sometimes because something's gone wrong with the transplanted organ. Coding…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 2, 2026

Medical coding

RSV vs. COVID-19 in Infants and Children: How to Tell Them Apart

If you've ever stood over a coughing, feverish toddler and wondered "is this RSV or is this COVID?" — you're not alone. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 are two…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 2, 2026

Medical coding

Recreational Drug Use vs. Poisoning: How to Tell the Difference in ICD-10-CM Coding

One of the more common points of confusion in ICD-10-CM coding involves distinguishing between recreational drug use and poisoning. While these two scenarios can look similar on the surface —…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 30, 2026

ICD 10

HIV ICD-10-CM Coding: A Complete Guide to Accurate Code Assignment

Coding HIV-related diagnoses correctly is one of the more nuanced areas of ICD-10-CM coding — and getting it wrong can affect everything from reimbursement to quality reporting. Accurate coding requires…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 29, 2026

Surgery

2026 Medicare CTP Rule Changes: What Providers Need to Know About Skin Substitute Reimbursement

If you work in wound care billing or manage a practice that uses cellular tissue-based products (CTPs), January 1, 2026 brought some of the most significant Medicare reimbursement changes in…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 27, 2026

Medical coding Surgery

Arthroscopic Knee Surgery CPT Codes: A Complete Coding Guide

Arthroscopic knee surgery has become one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed today. Unlike traditional open surgery, it allows surgeons to examine and repair the inside of the knee…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 27, 2026

ICD 10 Medical coding

FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Code Updates: New, Deleted, and Revised Codes Effective October 1, 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially released the fiscal year (FY) 2027 ICD-10-CM code set, introducing significant updates that every medical coder, clinical documentation specialist, and…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 24, 2026

ICD 10

ICD-10-CM Coding for Personality Disorders: A Complete Guide for Medical Coders

What Are Personality Disorders? A Quick Clinical Overview for Coders Before diving into the coding specifics, a foundational understanding of these conditions goes a long way in helping coders recognize…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 23, 2026

ICD-10-PCS

FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Code Updates: New Codes, Deletions, and What Medical Coders Need to Know

FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Update Overview: Key Numbers at a Glance The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS code set, bringing a fresh round…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 23, 2026