Author: Eman Zahra
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Z68.1 Is Gone: The BMI Code Split at 18.5 on October 1
By Eman Zahra ·
A BMI Code Nobody Thinks About Just Split in Two Z68.1 is one of the most quietly ubiquitous codes in the set. It attaches to…
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How to Code Medetomidine: New ICD-10 Codes T65.851 to T65.854
By Eman Zahra ·
What Changed on October 1, 2026 Medetomidine has been turning up in the illegal opioid supply since 2022, and until this month there was no…
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Lynch Syndrome and BRCA Get ICD-10 Codes: QA17 Does Not Replace Z15.09
By Eman Zahra ·
What Changed for Lynch Syndrome and BRCA on October 1, 2026 Until now, a patient with Lynch syndrome, a pathogenic BRCA1 or BRCA2 variant, or…
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38 ICD-10-PCS Codes Expire October 1, 2026 (Six Have No Replacement)
By Eman Zahra ·
Thirty-Eight Procedure Codes Expire on October 1, 2026 The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS update is small on paper. CMS puts it at 101 new codes, 3…
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ICD-10 G35 Deleted: Why MS Claims Are Denied (2026)
By Eman Zahra ·
By Eman Zahra | Last updated August 20, 2026 This article is for general educational purposes only. It is not legal, financial, insurance, or coding-compliance…
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PCI Add-On Codes 92921–92929 Deleted: 2026 Billing Guide
By Eman Zahra ·
If your charge master still has 92921, 92925, or 92929 on it, every claim carrying one of those codes since January 1, 2026 is going…
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CPT 55700 Deleted for 2026: Which Code Replaces It?
By Eman Zahra ·
CPT 55700 is gone. Effective January 1, 2026, the code is deleted, and it cannot be used for any 2026 date of service. It has…
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CPT 93306 Denied Over Undocumented M-Mode: The Fix
By Eman Zahra ·
Medical billing and coding education only — not legal, financial, or insurance advice. Payer policies and coverage rules change; verify current requirements directly with the…
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What Is Patient Responsibility in Medical Billing?
By Eman Zahra ·
This article is general education, not legal, financial, or insurance advice. Deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and payer rules change annually and by plan — verify current…
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What Changed in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Neurology?
By Eman Zahra ·
CMS finalized two 2026 conversion factors: $33.57 for qualifying APM participants and $33.40 for everyone else, both up from 2025’s $32.35. Beneath that increase sits…