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ICD-10-PCS, CPT Codes, and MS-DRGs Explained: A Complete Inpatient Medical Coding Guide
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ICD-10-PCS, CPT Codes, and MS-DRGs Explained: A Complete Inpatient Medical Coding Guide

What Are the Two Coding Systems Used in Inpatient Settings? When a patient receives care in a hospital inpatient setting, two separate coding systems are used to report procedures —…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 22, 2026
Posted inICD 10 IR procedure Surgery

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…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 30, 2026
Tympanoplasty & Tympanostomy CPT Codes: Complete Medical Coding Guide (2026)
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Tympanoplasty & Tympanostomy CPT Codes: Complete Medical Coding Guide (2026)

Introduction: Middle Ear Surgery Coding Overview Accurate CPT coding for middle ear surgical procedures is one of the most nuanced areas in otolaryngology (ENT) medical coding. Whether you are coding…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 3, 2026
FNA CPT code 10004–10012, 10021 Complete coding guide
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FNA CPT code 10004–10012, 10021 Complete coding guide

Introduction Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) biopsy coding is one of the most commonly tested and confusing topics in medical coding. Many coders struggle when multiple lesions, different imaging modalities, or…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 1, 2026
Beginners Fracture Coding tips for Medical coders
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Beginners Fracture Coding tips for Medical coders

When coding fracture cases (CPT + ICD-10-CM), your job is simple: 👉 Read the doctor’s note carefully and pick the right details. Let’s break it down step by step 👇…
Posted by Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 27, 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

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