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Psychoactive Substance Use: ICD-10-CM Coding Guidance for Medical Coders

Accurate coding of psychoactive substance-related conditions requires a clear understanding of provider documentation and ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines. Misinterpretation can easily lead to incorrect code selection—especially when distinguishing between use, abuse,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 14, 2026

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ICD-10-CM Coding for Drug Dependence and Abuse – Simplified Guide

In ICD-10-CM, drug-related disorders are classified based on the type of substance used. Each type of drug has its own category under Chapter F (Mental and Behavioral Disorders due to…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 10, 2026

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ICD 10 coding Guide for types of diabetes for Medical coders

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most commonly coded chronic conditions in medical coding. However, it is also one of the most misunderstood diagnoses due to its multiple types, stages,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 9, 2026

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ICD-10 Coding Guide for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

What Is Myocardial Infarction? (Clinical Overview) A myocardial infarction (MI)—commonly known as a heart attack—occurs when blood flow to a portion of the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, leading to…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC February 4, 2026

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ICD-10-CM : Master the 116 New Xylazine Ulcer Codes Before October 1st, 2025

Get Ready for FY 2026: The Xylazine Coding Overhaul As seasoned coders, we know that October 1st is always a big day, and Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 is bringing a…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 29, 2025

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List of NEW ICD-10 CM codes for 2026 Chaptewise for coders

Chapter 1 – Infectious/Parasitic Diseases B88.01 – Infestation by Demodex mites – AKA “face mites” B88.09 – Other acariasis Chapter 2 – Neoplasms C50.A0 – Malignant inflammatory neoplasm of…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 12, 2025

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2026 ICD-10-CM Updates Adds 487 New Codes & Major Revisions- Be Ready

FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Updates/changes: Key Additions and Revisions from October 1, 2025 The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 ICD-10-CM updates and changes includes substantial revisions that will impact clinical documentation and…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 15, 2025

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Top 7 Changes in the FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Codes

With the fiscal year (FY) 2026 ICD-10-CM updates/changes revision incorporating 487 new diagnosis codes, inpatient coders will have the capability to report conditions with enhanced precision in domains such as…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 6, 2025

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Insights into the First Quarter 2025 ICD-10-CM Coding Clinic Updates

The Coding Clinic, issued by the American Hospital Association (AHA), serves as the definitive reference for updates and clarifications concerning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding. Released on March 17, the first…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 16, 2025

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CPC Certification exam: Get Ready to Clear in 2025

The requirement of medical coders is increasing day by day. If you are visiting AAPC website, you can check in their monthly newsletters, the number of CPC-A, CPC. COC, CIRCC…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 30, 2025