Surgery - Medical Coding Guide

Vascular Interventional Radiology Coding: A Complete CPT and HCPCS Guide for Medical Coders

Introduction: Why Vascular IR Coding Is One of the Most Challenging Specialties in Medical Coding Interventional radiology (IR) coding is widely regarded as one of the most technically demanding areas…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 20, 2026

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Nephrostomy Catheter CPT Coding Guide: Placement, Exchange & Conversion Codes Explained (50390–50435)

Introduction: Why Nephrostomy Catheter Coding Trips Up So Many Coders Percutaneous nephrostomy procedures are among the most frequently miscoded interventional radiology services — and it's easy to see why. A…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 17, 2026

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Urinary System CPT Coding Guide: Nephrostomy, Cystography & Percutaneous GU Procedures Explained

Introduction: Why Urinary System Coding Deserves Special Attention Coding for the genitourinary (GU) system is one of the more challenging areas in interventional radiology and urology billing. Like the biliary…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 16, 2026

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2026 Medicare CTP Rule Changes: What Providers Need to Know About Skin Substitute Reimbursement

If you work in wound care billing or manage a practice that uses cellular tissue-based products (CTPs), January 1, 2026 brought some of the most significant Medicare reimbursement changes in…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 27, 2026

Medical coding Surgery

Arthroscopic Knee Surgery CPT Codes: A Complete Coding Guide

Arthroscopic knee surgery has become one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed today. Unlike traditional open surgery, it allows surgeons to examine and repair the inside of the knee…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 27, 2026

Surgery Medical coding

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 —…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 22, 2026

ICD 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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 30, 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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 3, 2026

Surgery Medical coding

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…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 1, 2026

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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 👇…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC March 27, 2026