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Coding Tutorial: Find the ICD-10-CM code for sprained ankle

Here is a quick video showing how to find the ICD-10-CM code for sprained ankle- Here are the steps: Go to S in the Index Read down the page until you find the word sprain Underneath that there are different choices based on the ligament. In this example, we looked at the code for sprain… Continue reading Coding Tutorial: Find the ICD-10-CM code for sprained ankle

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Practice ICD-10-CM coding question

One thing I've realized since I started teaching coding, is that many people struggle with the coding guidelines. I don't know if it's just that people don't like studying the guidelines or maybe they're just not sure how important it is to be familiar with the guidelines in order to be a good coder. Or… Continue reading Practice ICD-10-CM coding question

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Medical Coding Study Group

There is still time to sign up for October's Medical Coding Study Group! We meet through Zoom and go over ICD-10-CM questions together as a group. There's true/false questions on the guidelines and fill in the blank coding questions (so you have to navigate through the book and find the correct code). There are no… Continue reading Medical Coding Study Group

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How to find the ICD-10-CM code for: spider bite of the left upper arm

I just wanted to share this quick tutorial I posted the other day with you guys. It shows how to find the ICD-10-CM code for a spider bite of the left upper arm. Do you know how to code this? Watch the video below! Were you able to code this? In this example you have… Continue reading How to find the ICD-10-CM code for: spider bite of the left upper arm

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Find the ICD-10-CM Code For: Hypertension with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease

I just wanted to share this quick tutorial I posted the other day with you guys. It shows how to find the ICD-10-CM code for hypertension with stage 5 chronic disease. Sounds pretty straightforward at first. But is it? Do you know the ICD-10-CM guidelines for coding this? Watch the video below!  Were you… Continue reading Find the ICD-10-CM Code For: Hypertension with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease

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Find the ICD-10-CM code for: stress fracture of the left ankle

I'm not sure if you guys know this--but I post free medical coding tutorials on TikTok and Youtube. When I first started posting, my kids thought it was really funny. They were like "Mom why are you on Tiktok. You're old to be on there." LOL! It's ok that my kids think that. It hasn't stopped me… Continue reading Find the ICD-10-CM code for: stress fracture of the left ankle

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Medical Coding Study Group

There are still seats left in the July Medical Coding Study Group sessions! Each session focuses on ICD-10-CM coding questions that are true/false and fill in the blank. Each session is 90 minutes and we meet through Zoom. These are for you if: You are currently enrolled in a medical coding course and would like… Continue reading Medical Coding Study Group

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Overcoming the Top Challenge Faced By New Medical Coders

So the thing that people struggle with the most in my ICD-10-CM medical coding study groups--is understanding the coding guidelines. Now I'm not saying you have to memorize the guidelines or know them off the top of your head completely. There are a lot--general guidelines, inpatient, outpatient, sequencing etc. But the thing is, you need… Continue reading Overcoming the Top Challenge Faced By New Medical Coders

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June Medical Coding Study Groups

The June medical coding study groups are now available for sign up! Each session focuses on ICD-10-CM coding questions that are true/false and fill in the blank. Each session is 90 minutes and we meet through Zoom. These are for you if: You are currently enrolled in a medical coding course and would like extra coding practice with… Continue reading June Medical Coding Study Groups

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Medical Coding Study Groups For May

Medical coding is hard to learn. It just is, no matter how you look at it. I mean yes, it is easier if you have a background in healthcare and already understand medical terminology and anatomy. But medical coding is still like learning a new language and it just takes time. There are many different… Continue reading Medical Coding Study Groups For May