ICD 10 - Medical Coding Guide

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

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ICD-10-CM Coding for Artificial Openings (Stomas): Status, Attention & Complication Coding Guide

Artificial openings, also known as stomas, are surgically created openings that connect an internal organ to the outside of the body. These openings may be temporary or permanent and are…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 10, 2026

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Coding Thyroid Disorders: What Outpatient Coders Actually Need to Know

Thyroid charts are rarely tidy. You'll open one up and find a stack of lab values, a symptom list, a medication history, maybe an imaging report, sometimes a surgical note…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 3, 2026

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ICD-10-CM Code E11.A: Type 2 Diabetes in Remission – Complete Coding Guide

As of October 1, 2025, ICD-10-CM introduced a new code—E11.A (Type 2 diabetes mellitus in remission)—bringing a major shift in how coders capture improved patient outcomes. This update recognizes that…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 27, 2026

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ICD-10-CM Coding for Alcohol & Drug Use Disorders: Complete Guide for Medical Coders

Accurate coding of alcohol- and drug-related disorders in ICD-10-CM requires more than just identifying the substance involved. Coders must carefully interpret provider documentation, clinical terminology, and coding hierarchy to assign…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 24, 2026

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COPD with Acute Exacerbation & Respiratory Failure: ICD-10-CM Coding Guide (2026)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting nearly 10% of adults over age 40. For medical coders, one of the most challenging…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 22, 2026

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ICD-10-CM Heart Failure Coding Guide: Types, Ejection Fraction & Accurate Code Selection

Heart failure coding in ICD-10-CM can be complex—especially when documentation includes terms like reduced ejection fraction, preserved EF, or mid-range EF. For medical coders, understanding how clinical classification aligns with…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 20, 2026

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ICD-10-CM Fracture Coding: Complete Guide to 7th Character Selection for Medical Coders

Accurate fracture coding in ICD-10-CM is critical for proper reimbursement, compliance, and clinical documentation. One of the most important—and often misunderstood—components is the 7th character, which communicates both the type…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 15, 2026

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CMS Releases April 2026 ICD-10-CM Update: What Medical Coders Must Know

Good news for medical coders—there are no new, deleted, or revised diagnosis codes in the April 2026 update to the ICD-10-CM for fiscal year 2026. But before you relax… there’s…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 18, 2026