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ICD-10-PCS FY 2027 Updates: What Coders Need to Know Before October 1

If you code inpatient procedures, mark your calendar. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the new ICD-10-PCS codes for fiscal year 2027 in June, and they go…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 18, 2026

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2027 CPT Coding Changes for Obstetric Care: What Coders Need to Know

A Major Shift in How Obstetric Care Is Billed For decades, obstetric practices have relied on a single global billing code to cover an entire pregnancy — from the first…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 10, 2026

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CMS Adds 19 New HCPCS Codes to Home Health Consolidated Billing from October 2026

Starting October 1, 2026, medical coders working in home health will have 19 new HCPCS Level II codes to watch for. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC August 3, 2026

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Thrombolysis Coding Guide: CPT Codes 37211–37214, 37195, and 61645 Explained

Thrombolysis coding trips up even experienced coders because, unlike most procedures, it isn't billed once — it's billed per calendar day, sometimes across multiple days of treatment. This guide walks…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 28, 2026

Surgery Medical coding

Atherectomy Coding Guide: CPT Codes, Rules, and Billing Tips Explained

Atherectomy is a common peripheral vascular procedure, and coding it correctly can be confusing because the rules change depending on which artery is treated. This guide breaks down everything medical…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 28, 2026

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Modifier 25 Documentation : How Medical Coders Can Audit-Proof Every Claim

Introduction: Why Modifier 25 Remains One of the Highest-Risk Modifiers in Medical Coding Few modifiers draw as much sustained scrutiny from payers and auditors as modifier -25 (significant, separately identifiable…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 25, 2026

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Central Venous Catheter Repair, Replacement, Removal & Guidance CPT Coding: A Complete Guide for Medical Coders

Introduction: Coding the Full Lifecycle of a Central Venous Access Device A central venous access device (CVAD) is rarely a "place it and forget it" procedure. Over the life of…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 25, 2026

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ICD-10-PCS Coding Guide for Brain and Cranial Cavity Procedures

Coding procedures performed within the cranial cavity is one of the more challenging areas of ICD-10-PCS coding. This guide breaks down the body part values, root operations, and section-specific rules…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 12, 2026

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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

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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