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Hypertensive heart disease and chronic kidney disease coding continues to be one of the most misunderstood areas in ICD-10-CM—and it directly impacts DRG accuracy, risk adjustment, and compliance.

I created a focused FREE training resource to simplify the complexity and help coders apply the guidelines with confidence in real-world scenarios.

In this course, you will learn how to:

Correctly apply combination codes for hypertensive heart and CKD conditions
Distinguish when heart failure must be documented and coded separately
Avoid common sequencing and guideline errors that lead to denials or audit findings
Strengthen documentation interpretation for accurate code assignment
This is designed for inpatient coders, CDI specialists, and anyone looking to sharpen accuracy in high-impact diagnoses.

You can access the Free training here:

https://reillycodingedu-s-site-4660.thinkific.com/courses/htn-ckd-chf

Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure Coding Simplify medical coding for hypertension, chronic kidney disease and heart failure combination codes with this hands on interactive training. Learn combination codes, ICD-10 guidelines and sequencing rules in under an hour. Great for medical coders, coding students and CDI specialists.

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RCE is looking for a temp, part time contractor to help with a short term ICD10 CM, PCS and DRG validation project.

Must have 5+ years experience with inpatient facility coding.

See full description and submit resume at the link below.

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ICD-10/DRG Content Validator | Employment Opportunities | Reilly Coding Education A single-scope contractor engagement to ensure the highest clinical accuracy of our inpatient coding curriculum before it reaches students.

The headlines say we don’t have enough medical coders.

12% nationwide shortages, vacancy rates pushing 30% in some segments.

🛑 But that framing is missing something.

❌ We’re not short on certified coders. We’re short on coders who’ve been trained well enough to actually do the job.

The bottleneck isn’t the exam. It’s the gap between passing it and being productive on day one.

If you’re a coding leader, HIM director, or revenue cycle executive, “recruit more coders” isn’t the answer you’re looking for.

Read the full article here and follow along for more.

The Myth of the Coder Shortage | The Journal | Reilly Coding Education These numbers clearly show strain: roles are unfilled, departments are stretched, and error rates are unacceptably high. But they don't prove there aren't enough certified coders in existence. They show that: Many coders who hold credentials are not yet job-ready for complex, production-level work.....

Pressure ulcers that progress to Stage 3 or 4 after admission are HACs.
And incorrect POA reporting is one of the fastest ways to trigger audits and denials.

I see this come up constantly:
– Ulcers documented without staging at admission
– Wound care notes showing Stage 3 or 4
– POA marked “Y” without support

That combination puts coders and organizations at risk.

So I created a Pressure Ulcer HAC & POA Quick Reference. Written for coders, CDI, auditors, and HIM leaders.

⤵️ FREE guide is linked

Pressure Ulcer HAC and POA Coding Quick Coding reference for accurate coding of pressure ulcers, staging and POA indicators, documentation challenges and audit and compliance risks.

Combination Codes and sequencing.

What does this have to do with pathophysiology? When it comes to coding it has everything to do with it.

Learn manifestation, etiology and combination code sequencing rules with an interactive app that teaches guideline rules for diagnosis codes.

Code Sequencing For Medical Coders Learn combination code sequencing and pathophysiology behind ICD-10 CM codes with this interactive simulator that teaches the impact of code selection and sequencing.

I’ve done both. Both are very appropriate responses depending on the situation.

🐍🐭🕷️🪳🦎 run as fast as I can (and scream 🤣🫠)

Most everything else I choose the other option. Especially when it scares me but I know it’s worth it.

Learning new things is always worth it. The more you know the more valuable you are.

What Not to Do When the Auditor Won't Budge
The other day I posted about what to do when the auditor says you're wrong which really resonated with a lot of you.

This is the part nobody really talks about, and it's the part where coders do the most damage to themselves.

🔺 Don't make it personal.
🔺 Don't go around them.
🔺don't go to their supervisor, your supervisor, or anyone else before you've exhausted the formal process.

👉🏻 Read the full article here

Learning how to handle the audit process is not a small thing. That's the key to moving ahead in your career.

https://www.reillycodingedu.com/what-not-to-do-when-the-auditor-wont-budge

What Not to Do When the Auditor Won't Budge | The Journal | Reilly Coding Education You submitted your rebuttal. You did everything right. You went back to the chart, pulled the documentation, cited your references, kept your tone professional. And the auditor came back and said the recommendation stands. Now what? This is the part nobody really talks about, and it's the part where...

Understanding coding guidelines is one of the most difficult concepts for students and new coders. ICD-10 CM guidelines alone are 121 pages long.

I’ve created a free 21 page guide that simplifies general coding guidelines and some of the more common chapter specific guidelines.

New Digital Download A 12 page guide for understanding ICD-10-CM core guidelines. This is a quick overview of core guidelines for inpatient diagnosis coding. Includes coding tips, key takeaways and explanations.

Well… Pilot pricing is still in effect! I forgot to update my website before I left on my roadtrip 🤦🏻‍♀️ so…

$39/month for 6 months for the Foundational Inpatient coding program!

$59/month for 6 months for Advanced/Specialty.

Bundle both for a 48 week beginner to Advacned training.

I’ll be updating to the new pricing ($79/month for all programs) starting tomorrow when I have access to update my website.

DM with any questions, my website has an overview of the syllabus and course details.

👉🏻 all apps and simulators are included with the training program.

New session starts April 22nd for Foundations, April 28th for Advanced.

www.reillycodingedu.com Your certification program taught you how to pass a test. It didn't teach you how to open a real inpatient chart and know what to do with it. I built this school because I've been on every side of that problem.