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April 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alert: 80 New Codes You Must Know
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April 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alert: 80 New Codes You Must Know

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a significant quarterly update to the ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System). Effective April 1, 2026, hospitals must implement 80 new procedure…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 22, 2026
MRI Safety Services for Patients With Implants
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MRI Safety Services for Patients With Implants

A Practical Coding Guide With Examples (CPT® 76014–76019) Patients who have implanted medical devices or retained foreign bodies often require additional safety evaluation before undergoing an MRI. These safety steps…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 18, 2026
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certification: A Complete Guide (2026)
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Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certification: A Complete Guide (2026)

The healthcare industry depends heavily on accurate documentation, proper reimbursement, and compliance with complex regulations. At the center of this system are medical billing and coding specialists—professionals who translate medical…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 18, 2026
Posted inMedical coding Surgery

From Biopsy to Whipple: Essential Pancreatic Cancer Coding Tips for Beginners

Accurate coding for pancreatic biopsies and surgical procedures is critical because pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and complex conditions treated in healthcare today. It has the highest…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 12, 2026
Posted inMedical coding Surgery

2026 CPT® Pathology & Laboratory Section Updates – What Medical Coders Need to Know

The Pathology & Laboratory section of the 2026 CPT code set received a notable set of changes, reflecting rapid advances in molecular diagnostics, genomics, and lab testing technologies — particularly…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
Posted inMedical coding Surgery

2026 CPT® Category III (Emerging Technologies) Updates

CPT Category III codes are temporary alphanumeric codes (ending in “T”) that capture emerging medical technologies, procedures, services, and innovative paradigms that are not yet widespread enough to qualify for…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
Posted inSurgery Medical coding

2026 CPT® Medicine Section Updates – What Medical Coders Need to Know

The Medicine Section of the 2026 CPT code set undergoes substantial changes — with 37 new codes, 17 deletions, and 17 revisions — reflecting the evolution of preventive care, digital…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
Posted inSurgery Medical coding

2026 CPT Radiology Section Updates – A Comprehensive Guide for Coders

The 2026 CPT® code set brings a targeted set of updates to the Radiology Section, reflecting advancements in imaging modalities, procedural technologies, radiation oncology, and evolving clinical practice patterns. In…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
Posted inSurgery Medical coding

2026 CPT Cardiovascular Revascularization Replacements: A Coder’s Guide

In the 2026 CPT code set, the American Medical Association (AMA) has enacted one of the most sweeping updates to cardiovascular procedural coding in years — completely redesigning the coding…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026
Posted inSurgery Medical coding

2026 CPT Nervous System Surgery Updates (61000–64999)

The Nervous System Surgery section of the 2026 CPT code set sees a meaningful expansion with 11 new codes and several revisions designed to reflect minimally invasive procedures, image-guided decompressions,…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 6, 2026

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