MedKoder, LLC

11/07/2025

The CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS‑1832‑F) is here, and it’s packed with updates that will impact your practice and coding workflows.

Key takeaways:
🔹 Dual conversion factors: $33.57 for QPs, $33.40 for non-QPs
🔹-2.5% efficiency adjustment for non-time-based services
🔹 Permanent telehealth & virtual supervision (streamlined approvals, no visit limits)
🔹 New behavioral health integration codes & digital mental health coverage
🔹 Specialty supply & Part B drug payment updates, plus rural clinic flexibilities

👉 These changes are more than numbers...they affect reimbursement, compliance and patient access. MedKoder’s coding and compliance experts can help your team prepare for these operational impacts.

Read the full CMS fact sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2026-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-final-rule-cms-1832-f

10/24/2025

Even experienced coders rely on Coding Clinic updates to stay current. Risk Adjustment Encoder makes it easy to review official guidance and apply it confidently. Learn more about the RA Encoder here 👉 https://www.medkoder.com/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=103_2_3_1

10/20/2025

Each year, ICD-10-CM updates reshape how we code, document and capture patient data. The 2026 updates introduce 487 new codes, 38 revisions and 28 deletions.

Our free on-demand presentation, presented by Angela Clements CPC,CPMA,CEMC,CCS, walks through the full set of changes.

Watch the full presentation NOW: https://medkoder.com/2026-icd-10-cm-updates-presentation/

Watch MedKoder’s on-demand presentation on the 2026 ICD-10-CM updates. Hosted by Angela Clements for coders, auditors, and compliance teams.

10/14/2025

We’re honored to be ranked 23rd in the nation on Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare for the 9th consecutive year!

This recognition reflects the values that define MedKoder: integrity, innovation and a commitment to our people. We loved celebrating at this year’s award ceremony and are grateful to every team member who makes MedKoder such a great place to work.

Join our team and see why we’ve been one of the best for nearly a decade at https://ow.ly/oTcp50XblZs.

10/10/2025

If you’ve started sorting through the new Q4 2025 ICD-10-CM updates, you already know 487 new codes are a lot to keep up with. That’s why we built the Risk Adjustment Encoder to make it easier.

Instead of spending hours cross-referencing updates, you can find what you need in seconds, validate your coding choices and move on with confidence.

See how much smoother coding can be when your tools work with you, not against you.

Schedule your demo today 👉 https://www.medkoder.com/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=103_2_3_1

10/01/2025

The Q4 2025 ICD-10 Coding Clinic updates are here. With hundreds of new and revised CM and PCS codes, updated guidelines and key clarifications, staying current is critical.

We’ve broken down everything you need to know in our latest blog post, along with why having the right tool is essential for navigating these changes with accuracy and efficiency.

Read the full update 👉 https://medkoder.com/q4-2025-icd-10-coding-clinic-updates-what-you-need-to-know/

The AHA has released the Q4 2025 ICD-10 Coding Clinic updates, featuring new and revised CM and PCS codes, guideline changes and key clarifications. Read MedKoder’s full breakdown.

09/26/2025

Smarter coding, less stress. Here are 10 productivity tips to make your HCC coding workflow easier.

Read more 👉 https://medkoder.com/10-productivity-tips-for-hcc-coders-risk-adjustment-encoder/

09/19/2025

The Risk Adjustment Encoder just got smarter.

Our new CMS MA HCC Coefficients & Hierarchies Tool gives coders and compliance teams instant access to CMS values and hierarchy structures.

Now you can evaluate diagnoses, streamline daily coding tasks and work with confidence in every audit and submission.

Log in today to see how this update can simplify your day-to-day workflow or schedule a demo to see it LIVE!

https://medkoder.com/introducing-the-new-cms-ma-hcc-coefficients-page/

MedKoder’s Risk Adjustment Encoder now includes a CMS MA HCC Coefficients Page. Access CMS values, hierarchies, and documentation insights all in one place.

09/10/2025

The Q3 2025 ICD-10 Coding Clinic® release introduces 31 new Q&As that impact coding accuracy, compliance and reimbursement. Key highlights:

⭐ Diabetes complications: hyperlipidemia and microalbuminuria
⭐ Dementia with mood, anxiety, depression and behavioral symptoms
⭐ RSV prophylaxis in newborns
⭐ Vaping-related disorders (THC, CBD, second-hand exposure, ma*****na)
⭐ Procedure clarifications: sternal plating, Prolift® mesh removal, temporary pacemaker insertion

Read the full Q3 2025 update summary: https://medkoder.com/q3-2025-icd-10-coding-clinic-updates-what-you-need-to-know/

09/04/2025

We’re excited to welcome Emma Marengo to the MedKoder team as our Coding Solutions Intern!

Emma is a Marketing major with a professional sales concentration and is pursuing a Medical Sales Certificate through the Southeastern Professional Sales Program. Her passion for healthcare sales and marketing makes her a perfect fit for MedKoder, where we aim to drive Medical Coding with Financial Peace.

As a proud sponsor of the program, MedKoder is dedicated to supporting the next generation of healthcare sales professionals. We’re thrilled to have Emma contributing to our mission and learning alongside our team.

Welcome aboard, Emma!

08/15/2025

One of our clients recently shared a story with us about one of their coders.

They were working through a complex claim and everything looked right, until a small coding question came up. The answer wasn’t obvious, and time was ticking.

Instead of bouncing between multiple resources, they opened our Industry Archives Bundle.
One quick search through Coding Clinic® and CPT® Assistant, both in one place, gave them the authoritative guidance they needed.

Five minutes later, the claim was corrected and submitted with complete confidence. No delays. No guesswork. No risk of an audit flag down the road.

It’s moments like these that remind us: coding isn’t just about getting it done, it’s about getting it right. And the right tools make that possible.

The Industry Archives Bundle is also a perfect resource for teams who aren’t ready to move to fully automated coding tools but still want fast, reliable answers at their fingertips.

Learn more:

Stay audit-ready and informed. Access trusted medical coding guidance with our Industry Archives, including AHA Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant resources—available anytime for MedKoder subscribers.

08/07/2025

When audits loom and documentation is unclear, coders need clarity—not more complexity.

Risk Adjustment Encoder delivers side-by-side guidance, exclusions and crosswalks in real time.

No flipping. No second-guessing.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/m5yU50WuS3N