ICD 10 - Medical Coding Guide

Coding Hypertensive Heart Disease: Get Relationship & Sequencing Right

If you code cardiology charts for any length of time, you already know hypertensive heart disease (HHD) shows up constantly. It develops when high blood pressure goes untreated, or just…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 24, 2026

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Are You Missing Secondary Diagnosis Codes? A Coder’s Practical Guide

Getting the secondary diagnoses right on a chart is just as important as nailing the selection of the primary diagnosis. A secondary diagnosis is any condition that coexists alongside the…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 14, 2026

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ICD-10-CM 2027 Updates: Must Need to Know Before October 1

ICD-10-CM 2027 Updates: Everything Medical Coders Need to Know Before October 1 If you code claims for a living, mark your calendar — the fiscal year 2027 ICD-10-CM code set…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 19, 2026

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Liver Failure Coding: A Complete Guide to Accurate ICD-10-CM Assignment

Getting liver failure coding right takes a lot more than picking a code off a list. It calls for a real understanding of how the liver functions, how the disease…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 16, 2026

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ICD-11: What the New Coding System Means for Healthcare (Complete Guide)

If you work anywhere near medical coding, billing, or health data, you've probably heard the buzz around ICD-11. The World Health Organization officially rolled it out on June 19, 2022,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 15, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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Suture Removal CPT Codes: 2026 Billing Guide (15851, 15853, 15854)

There are three CPT codes that cover suture and staple removal: 15851, 15853, and 15854. Which one you bill depends on two things — whether anesthesia was required, and whether…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 30, 2026

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2027 ICD-10-CM Proposed Code Updates: What Medical Coders Need to Know

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule on April 14, 2026, introducing several important ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 12, 2026