Student stories2 min read
Yudelka Espinal’s CPC certification journey
Yudelka Espinal worked as an ultrasound technician at a hospital. She began her preparation in August 2025 and passed the CPC exam in February.
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Analysis and news for medical coding professionals
Regulatory changes, payment models, technology, and trends reshaping medical coding and the revenue cycle in the United States.
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Risk adjustment13 min read
CMS-HCC V24 vs. V28: what changed and why it matters
The V28 model redefines which diagnoses generate an HCC, reorganizes categories, and changes how clinical risk is represented. We look at the main changes and their impact on Risk Adjustment coding.
Technology and AI6 min read
AI and medical coding: where professional judgment is still essential
Automation can already identify diagnoses and suggest codes. We review what is changing in the revenue cycle and why validation, clinical context, and compliance still require specialized knowledge.