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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

Surgery Medical coding

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

Medical coding

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

Surgery

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) CPT Coding: A Complete Guide for Medical Coders

Introduction: Why PICC Line Coding Requires Precision Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement is one of the most frequently performed central venous access procedures, occurring both at the bedside and…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 22, 2026

Surgery

Central Venous Access CPT Coding: A Complete Guide for Medical Coders

Introduction: Why Central Venous Access Coding Is a High-Risk Area for Coders Central venous access device (CVAD) coding is one of the more nuanced areas of interventional radiology and vascular…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 22, 2026

Surgery

Venous Access and Venipuncture CPT Coding: A Detailed Guide for Medical Coders

Introduction: Why Venous Access Coding Matters Even Outside Radiology Venous access procedures — from a routine blood draw to a physician-performed venipuncture in a young child — are among the…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 20, 2026

Surgery

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

Surgery

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