Author: Danish William
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The HCPCS Changes That Do Not Change a Code Number
By Danish William ·
Eleven Codes Changed Meaning Without Changing Number When a HCPCS code is added or discontinued, something in your systems notices. A new code has to…
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M86.8X Osteomyelitis: Seven Codes Split by Side, One Splits by Site
By Danish William ·
Eight Osteomyelitis Codes Deleted, and One Behaves Differently Other osteomyelitis at M86.8X1 through M86.8X8 was a set of eight codes, one per anatomical site, with…
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T52.8X Deleted: The Organic Solvent Codes Split Three Ways
By Danish William ·
Twelve Solvent Codes Deleted, Thirty-Six Added Toxic effect of other organic solvents was a single family: T52.8X1 through T52.8X4, one code per intent, each with…
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S23.420 Was Deleted With No Replacement. What to Code Instead.
By Danish William ·
The One FY 2027 Deletion With Nothing to Replace It Thirty ICD-10-CM codes stopped being billable on October 1, 2026. Twenty-seven of them split into…
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Plantar Fasciitis Moves Out of M72.2 into M67.A0 on October 1
By Danish William ·
The Most Commonly Miscoded Change in the FY 2027 Update M72.2 was deleted on October 1, 2026, and the obvious reading is that it gained…
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ICD-10 I42.0 Deleted: What to Code for Dilated Cardiomyopathy (2027)
By Danish William ·
What Happened to ICD-10 Code I42.0? If a dilated cardiomyopathy claim for a date of service on or after October 1, 2026 comes back denied,…
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J9190 Ends September 30: 15 HCPCS Drug Codes and Their New Units
By Danish William ·
Fifteen Drug Codes End on September 30, 2026 The October 2026 quarterly update to HCPCS Level II terminates fifteen codes with a termination date of…
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AI Prior Auth Denial Appeals: Ophthalmology Guide
By Danish William ·
Bottom line: If your ophthalmology practice received a prior authorization denial you suspect was algorithm-driven, don’t start by writing a general appeal letter. Start by…
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The Complete CPT Codes Guide for Medical Billing in 2026
By Danish William ·
I have sat across the table from physicians who were brilliant clinicians — and completely baffled by a denial letter. The procedure was perfect. The…
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Credentialing Delays That Are Killing Your Cash Flow
By Danish William ·
A new physician joins your practice. They’re credentialed with your hospital, malpractice coverage is in place, their DEA number is active. But four months later,…