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Core references for inpatient coding.

We maintain this repository to bridge the gap between theoretical training and clinical reality. Success in medical coding requires more than memorization — it demands the synthesis of official guidance, clinical documentation, and payer-specific logic.

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CMS ICD-10 Hub

The definitive starting point for official code sets, guidelines, and MS-DRG definitions. Essential for validating regulatory alignment in hospital billing.

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Journal of AHIMA

Deep dives into HIM practice, policy shifts, and industry perspectives.

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Coding Essentials

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CMS MAC Policy Map

Local Coverage Determinations

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UnitedHealthcare Medical Policy

Private Payer Standards

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Aetna Clinical Policy Bulletins

Procedural Necessity

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The Logic of Research

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Isolate

Identify the specific clinical ambiguity. Separate the physician's narrative from the billing requirements.

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Consult

Reference the Official Guidelines first. Do not bypass the fundamentals for a quick search engine result.

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Validate

Check Coding Clinic for precedents. Ensure the logic holds up against recent interpretive changes.

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Synthesize

Document the rationale. A code is only as strong as the intellectual trail used to arrive at it.

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The regulatory landscape moves faster than textbooks can be printed. Engage with these resources weekly to maintain professional proficiency.

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ICD10Monitor

Daily updates and expert commentary on coding, auditing, and compliance transitions.

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The RAC Report

Analysis of Recovery Audit Contractor activity and denial prevention strategies.

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Practical guides you can use right now. No paywall, no sales pitch — just tools to sharpen your coding skills.