Medical Coding Guide - Learn How to Code

RSV vs. COVID-19 in Infants and Children: How to Tell Them Apart

If you've ever stood over a coughing, feverish toddler and wondered "is this RSV or is this COVID?" — you're not alone. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 are two…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 2, 2026

Medical coding

Recreational Drug Use vs. Poisoning: How to Tell the Difference in ICD-10-CM Coding

One of the more common points of confusion in ICD-10-CM coding involves distinguishing between recreational drug use and poisoning. While these two scenarios can look similar on the surface —…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 30, 2026

ICD 10

HIV ICD-10-CM Coding: A Complete Guide to Accurate Code Assignment

Coding HIV-related diagnoses correctly is one of the more nuanced areas of ICD-10-CM coding — and getting it wrong can affect everything from reimbursement to quality reporting. Accurate coding requires…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 29, 2026

Surgery

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

ICD 10 Medical coding

FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Code Updates: New, Deleted, and Revised Codes Effective October 1, 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially released the fiscal year (FY) 2027 ICD-10-CM code set, introducing significant updates that every medical coder, clinical documentation specialist, and…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 24, 2026

ICD 10

ICD-10-CM Coding for Personality Disorders: A Complete Guide for Medical Coders

What Are Personality Disorders? A Quick Clinical Overview for Coders Before diving into the coding specifics, a foundational understanding of these conditions goes a long way in helping coders recognize…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 23, 2026

ICD-10-PCS

FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Code Updates: New Codes, Deletions, and What Medical Coders Need to Know

FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Update Overview: Key Numbers at a Glance The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS code set, bringing a fresh round…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 23, 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

Medical coding

Angiography CPT Coding Guide: A Simple Guide for Medical Coders

Angiography coding can be challenging because it involves understanding vascular anatomy, catheter placement techniques, and imaging services. For medical coders, knowing the difference between non-selective and selective catheterization, vessel families,…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC June 10, 2026