Medical coding

As you know, it's one of the most common reasons patients visit a doctor. From tiny skin tags to suspicious-looking moles, dermatologists and other practitioners are constantly performing minor in-office…

Introduction :2026 CPT Code Updates/Revisions Based on the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, medical coders should prepare for significant revisions to the 2026 CPT manual. This review provides…

CMS issued its July 2025 update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System, which includes the addition of new HCPCS codes and revisions to the coding for drugs, biologicals,…

Basics of New CPT codes 2026 updates The proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the upcoming changes to the CPT Manual offer significant updates for medical coding professionals. An…

   FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Code Set Updates: What Medical Coders Need to Know   Medical coders, it’s that time again! The FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS code updates/changes is here, and there’s…

The Coding Clinic, disseminated by the American Hospital Association (AHA), provides essential clarifications regarding the implementation of ICD-10-PCS coding standards; however, the terminology and protocols it mentions may often appear…

Chapter 10: Respiratory System The AHA responded to an inquiry regarding left vocal cord paralysis resulting from the sacrifice of the laryngeal nerve during a parathyroidectomy. The patient was evaluated…

Basics of CPT code 99024 Medical coders play a vital role in ensuring accurate and compliant documentation of services rendered by healthcare providers. One such code, CPT code 99024, is…