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March 2026 Articles

Mar 27, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Patient Age Is Key When Coding Conjunctivitis
Question: We recently saw a 6-day old infant who presented with discharge from both o... Read more
Mar 27, 2026
Podiatry Coding:
Is Buddy Taping the Same as Strapping Toes?
Question: A patient presented with a suspected broken toe. They stubbed their left big toe... Read more
Mar 27, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Impress With Your Pressure Ulcer Coding Skills
Question: We recently had a patient visit our office who was suffering from pressure ulcer... Read more
Mar 27, 2026
Compliance:
Counting This Work Toward ‘Time’ Is a Compliance Red Flag
Question: I've recently started at a practice and think one of the providers must be count... Read more
Mar 27, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Prevent Inaccurate Stroke Coding FAST
When a patient displays these four symptoms, stroke is a real possibility. When a patient... Read more
Mar 26, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Is Modifier 62 Needed When 2 Different Surgeries Take Place?
Question: I have procedure notes for two different ophthalmological surgeries for the same... Read more
Mar 26, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Are Ganglion Cyst Claims Draining You?
Question: A new patient visited the office to have a ganglion cyst of the ankle drain... Read more
Mar 26, 2026
General Coding:
Keep Your Queries Clinical
Question: Can I mention coding guidelines directly when querying a physician? I feel like ... Read more
Mar 26, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Consider Additional Dx Code for These Abscesses
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “cerv spinal cord abscess... Read more
Mar 26, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Use This Guide to Identify the Correct AMD ICD-10-CM Codes
Do you need multiple codes for separate AMD diagnoses in each eye? Age-related macular de... Read more
Mar 25, 2026
E/M Coding:
Look to NPI Choice for Split/Shared Signature Requirements
Question: In our facility, a nurse practitioner (NP) works in tandem with a physician, and... Read more
Mar 25, 2026
Compliance:
Understand the ‘Circle of Life’ for Auditing to Tell the Whole Story
Check in on the systems in place that provide the foundation for coding. Auditing is cru... Read more
Mar 25, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Patient Representatives Can Be Appointed, if Necessary
Question: One of our patients, a 95-year-old widowed Medicare beneficiary who has terrible... Read more
Mar 25, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Look to Table of Neoplasm Neuroblastoma Coding
Question: How do I find the correct code for a neuroblastoma diagnosis? The documentation ... Read more
Mar 25, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Choose CRPS II Code With Causalgia in Mind
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “CRPS II.” I see codes ... Read more
Mar 24, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Need Some Practice With Your Knee Replacements Claims?
Keep detailed notes if conservative treatments have failed in the past. Total knee replac... Read more
Mar 24, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Take This Advice to Accurately Report Bone Marrow Specimen Codes
Question: When we get bone marrow specimens from surgical procedures, the surgeon usually ... Read more
Mar 24, 2026
Urology Coding:
Analyze Documentation to Determine Your Adrenalectomy Code
Use modifiers to indicate laterality. Adrenal glands are the organs located above the kid... Read more
Mar 23, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Rectify Clinical Trial Enrollment Headaches With AI-Assisted Screenings
Learn how RECTIFIER streamlines clinical trial enrollment screening. Manually screening p... Read more
Mar 23, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Pick Other, Unspecified Otosclerosis Codes Confidently
Question: What is the difference between H80.8- and H80.9-? Revenue Cycle Insider Subscri... Read more
Mar 23, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Take a Deep Dive Into Neck Dissection Coding
Beware bundling issues with total laryngectomies and glossectomies. Neck dissections are ... Read more
Mar 23, 2026
General Coding:
Remember These Best Practices When Coding Hospice Claims
Hint: Coders should look to medical directors for information on related conditions. Hosp... Read more
Mar 19, 2026
In Case You Missed It (RCI Bonus Content):
Take Note of These April 1 HCPCS Level II Code Changes
Learn about the HCPCS Level II quarterly update. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ... Read more
Mar 19, 2026
General Surgery Coding:
Dig Into Documentation for Burn Encounter Specifics
Hint: Not all burn visits will warrant a code from the 16000 series. When burn patients p... Read more
Mar 19, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
7 FAQs Lead You to Cerumen Removal Coding Success
Hint: If it's not impacted, report an E/M code. When a patient comes to the emergency dep... Read more
Mar 19, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Can Providers Overcome Real-World Wearable Device Implementation Challenges?
Question: I read the February 2026 Revenue Cycle Insider article, “Unlock Access to Wear... Read more
Mar 19, 2026
Urology Coding:
Learn Which Code to Assign for a Varicocele Diagnosis
Question: A patient presented to the urologist with pain in their scrotum. The urologist p... Read more
Mar 18, 2026
Otolaryngology Coding:
Mind This Modifier for Post-Septoplasty Nasal Debridement
Question: A patient with a deviated septum underwent a septoplasty. We followed up the fol... Read more
Mar 18, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Check Matrix Involvement When Making Avulsion/Excision Decision
Question: When the emergency department (ED) physician removes a patient's toenail, what i... Read more
Mar 18, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Make Preparations for New Version of the Outpatient Observation Notice for Medicare
Question: I understand there is a new Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) that w... Read more
Mar 17, 2026
ICD-10-CM Coding:
Report 2 Codes for Chronic, Bilateral Pulmonary Emboli
Question: A provider documented that a patient has chronic bilateral subsegmental pul... Read more
Mar 17, 2026
Optometry/Ophthalmology Coding:
Nail Down This Nuclear Sclerosis Coding Case
Question: A patient presented with complaints of blurry vision in their left eye. The opht... Read more
Mar 17, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Use This Guide to Decode Oncology Infusion Administration Coding
Understand documentation requirements, administration codes, infusion timing, and more. O... Read more
Mar 16, 2026
Practice Management:
Consider How Patients Perceive Your RCM Notification Choices
Question: I think sending bills to patients via their preferred communication type makes s... Read more
Mar 16, 2026
Urology Coding:
Get to Know the Different CKD Stages
Question: I have a report where the urologist diagnosed the patient with chronic kidney di... Read more
Mar 16, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Learn to Code a Fixation Device That’s No Longer Fixed in Place
Question: I have a report for a 42-year-old patient who presented with left ankle pain. Th... Read more
Mar 13, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Follow This Guideline for ‘Consistent With’ Dx
Question: A patient presented to a provider's office with a painless lump behind their ear... Read more
Mar 13, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Know When Imaging Guidance Is Included in the Procedure
Question: I have an operative note for a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PI... Read more
Mar 13, 2026
Emergency Department Coding:
Check for Critical Care Before Reporting CPR With E/M
Question: A patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) in cardiac arrest. The ED ... Read more
Mar 12, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Avoid a Denial When Performing Multiple PFTs
Question: The practitioner performed a pulmonary function test (PFT) twice on the sam... Read more
Mar 12, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Fit Modifier FT Into Certain Critical Care Claims
Question: I have heard that I should use modifier FT whenever a Medicare patient receives ... Read more
Mar 12, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Pinpoint Cause for Correct Chemotherapy Fatigue Reporting
Question: A patient with cancer reported to our oncologist complaining of fatigue. The pro... Read more
Mar 11, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Code Gastritis With H. Pylori Confidently
Question: I have a patient record where the gastroenterologist documented the diagnosis as... Read more
Mar 11, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Hear This Tip for Newborn Audio Screenings
Question: What is the appropriate code to use for conducting hearing screenings on ne... Read more
Mar 11, 2026
Podiatry Coding:
Consider These ICD-10-CM and CPT® Tips When Coding Ankle Fracture Repairs
Learn how to identify fractures and treatment from the documentation. Podiatrists frequen... Read more
Mar 10, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Know When to Report a Hysteroscopy Code
Question: I'm not sure what codes to assign for the procedure listed below because a porti... Read more
Mar 10, 2026
Compliance:
Lean on Due Legal Process to Comply With HIPAA
Question: Should our medical practice be asking patients about their citizenship or immigr... Read more
Mar 10, 2026
General Coding:
Modifier 63 Can Be Redundant
Question: Why can't I append modifier 63 to CPT® code 36450? The patient in question was ... Read more
Mar 09, 2026
Practice Management:
Consider Adjusting Portal to Accept Summer Camp Forms
Question: Spring can be stressful for our office, in part because we are suddenly inundate... Read more
Mar 09, 2026
Technology & Innovation in Healthcare:
Review AI Laws if Your AI Chatbot Engages With California Users
Question: Our healthcare organization deployed an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot rec... Read more
Mar 09, 2026
Neurosurgery Coding:
Close Gaps in Your Burr Hole Surgery Coding Knowledge
Know how clinical indications lead to proper code choice. When a patient suffers from a s... Read more
Mar 06, 2026
E/M Coding:
Use This Documentation Trick for Independent Historian
Question: Our specialty practice sometimes sees pediatric patients, and often a parent/gua... Read more
Mar 06, 2026
Pediatric Coding:
Take the Pain Out of Migraine Coding
SDOH could significantly impact the reason behind a child's migraine episodes. According ... Read more
Mar 06, 2026
Orthopedic Coding:
Look to These Codes When Dealing with JIA
Question: The practitioner's notes indicate that a patient is suffering from juvenile... Read more
Mar 05, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Use These 5 Tips to Fix Your Uterine Fibroid Coding Mistakes — Before They Happen
Here's how to distinguish fibroids from polyps. When you're coding procedures related to ... Read more
Mar 05, 2026
Medicare Regulations:
Prepare for Implementation of Key TEAM Components and Waivers for Telehealth
Ensure staff know about the details, participation, and payment requirements for telehealt... Read more
Mar 05, 2026
Neurology & Pain Management Coding:
Do This When Coding for Sacroiliac Joint Tests
Question: An established 62-year-old patient presents with a seven-month history of chroni... Read more
Mar 05, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Consider Peripartum Status When Coding Cardiomyopathy
Question: A patient was referred to a cardiologist after having shortness of breath. The p... Read more
Mar 05, 2026
Oncology/Hematology Coding:
Understand This MUE and How to Override It
Question: Our provider ordered 180 mg of lanreotide on the same date of service (DOS) for ... Read more
Mar 03, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
Understand Why Gastroenteritis Coding May Not Be So Straightforward
Here's why viral versus bacterial matters. As a medical coder, you know that every line o... Read more
Mar 03, 2026
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Code Head, Brain, and Neck CT Scans With This Detailed Guide – Part 2
Learn how to report 3D rendering. CT scans are a versatile imaging technique that uses X-... Read more
Mar 03, 2026
Primary Care Coding:
Clear up Concussion Coding Confusion
There are a few important questions to consider when coding for this condition. Concussi... Read more
Mar 03, 2026
Cardiology Coding:
Here’s What You Need to Know About Heart Failure Coding
Get into the nitty-gritty documentation to find the correct HF code to report. Heart fail... Read more
Mar 02, 2026
Gastroenterology Coding:
How Do I Report a Family History of Colon Polyps?
Question: Hi, I'm a medical coder at a busy gastroenterology practice, and I need some gui... Read more
Mar 02, 2026
Path/Lab Coding:
Get the Most for Your Pathology Consultation Work
Decide if you want to reward time or toil. When your pathologist performs a pathology cli... Read more
Mar 02, 2026
Ob-Gyn Coding:
How Should I Code Botox Injections Into Pelvic Floor Muscles?
Question: Hi, I'm working in an ob-gyn practice, and we recently had a patient receive bot... Read more
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