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Medical coding sample Question and Answers with Rationale Part 4
At an annual visit, the physician notes that the 15-year-old patient has obesity, with a BMI of 35. How is this coded? A. Z68.53 B. Z68.54 C. Z68.55 D. Z68.56…
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Medical coding Practice Question and Answers 2026 Part 3
In the case of a hip revision surgery, which CPT® code should be used if both the complete acetabular and complete femoral components are revised? A. 27137 B. 27134 C.…
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Medical Coding Practice Sample Questions and Answers 2026 Part 2
A patient is documented as having hypertension, end-stage renal disease, and diastolic congestive heart failure. The patient receives dialysis. How is this coded? A. I13.2, N18.6, I50.30, Z99.2 B. I13.2,…
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Medical coding Practice Questions & Answers (Quiz) for 2026 Part 1
Which ICD-10-CM code would you use to document trichiasis of the upper right eyelid without entropion? A. H02.051 B. H02.052 C. H02.054 D. H02.055 2. A 10-year-old patient presents with…
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AMA Updates 30+ CPT Proprietary Lab Analysis (PLA) Codes for 2026
The American Medical Association (AMA) released its quarterly update to the CPT Proprietary Laboratory Analyses (PLA) codes within the Pathology and Laboratory section on October 1st. These crucial modifications, though…
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CPT 2026 Lockdown: Your Compliance Playbook for AI, Audiology, and LER Code Explosions
The Fundamentals: CPT Codes vs. CMS Regulations CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Codes are the foundation of our billing language. Developed and maintained by the AMA (American Medical Association), these proprietary…
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Mastering the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Updates: What You Need to Know
Introduction on FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Updates This document details recent modifications to the procedural codes, primarily affecting the cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system (specifically joints and bones), and nervous system. These…
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CPT 2026 Code Updates Medical Coders Must Know: AI, Telehealth, RPM & More
Each year, the American Medical Association (AMA) updates CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes to reflect changes in technology, care delivery, and policy. These updates aren’t just administrative—they directly impact how…
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CPT 2026 Mandates 12 New Codes for Audiology Services—Are You Ready?
CPT 2026 Update: New Audiology Coding for Hearing Aid Services The American Medical Association (AMA) has issued CPT 2026, introducing a major revision to coding for professional hearing aid and…
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Code Smarter, Not Harder: Master Modifiers and Beat Bundling Denials
Dealing with bundling denials is a common challenge in healthcare revenue cycle management, but they're absolutely preventable. As a medical coder, understanding these denials and how to avoid them is…