Guides & Resources
In-depth guides on medical coding, billing, and claims — written by someone who has been in the trenches for thirty years. No fluff, just what works.
Extension Guides
How to use the icd10free Chrome extension — side panel, code detection, bookmarks, and keyboard shortcuts.
Stop Tab-Switching
How a medical coding Chrome extension saves you 2 hours a day. Side panel, keyboard shortcuts, and code search without leaving your EHR.
Auto-Detect Medical Codes
Find ICD-10 and CPT codes on any web page instantly. Amber highlights, hover tooltips with payment data, one-click copy.
Medical Code Bookmarks & Folders
Organize codes with color-coded folders. Save from search, tooltips, or the web app. Access from the side panel anytime.
E/M Coding 2026
Level 99202–99215 correctly with MDM-based coding, time-based coding, and real Medicare payment data for every level.
Modifier 25 vs 59
When to use each modifier, why denials happen, NCCI editing rules, and how to document the justification properly.
ICD-10 Specificity
Laterality, 7th characters, Excludes1 vs Excludes2 — and why unspecified codes are a fast track to claim denials.
2026 Code Updates
288 new CPT codes, 614 new ICD-10 codes, deletions, and revisions. How to audit your charge master before the payer does.
Clinical Notes to CMS-1500
Turn clinical notes into clean CMS-1500 claims. AI extracts codes, you verify with payment data, and export the form.
Free Codify Alternative
7 free tools that replace Codify: code browser, Chrome extension, AI bill generator, appeal letters, and more. Save $469/yr.
AI-Powered Tools
Generate, triage, and analyze documents with AI-assisted tools built for medical coding workflows.
Medical Bill Generation
Turn clinical notes into clean CMS-1500 claims. Expert tips on modifiers, unbundling, and LCD checks.
Clinical Documentation Improvement
Turn messy chart notes into audit-ready clinical documentation with AI-assisted SOAP note generation.
Medical Appeal Letters
Navigate the Medicare appeals process. Write denial appeal letters that actually work.
Prior Authorization
Reduce auth delays. Step-by-step guide to the prior authorization process with AI-powered reviews.
Medical Coding Triage
Prioritize patient messages like an expert. Stop losing billable encounters in the portal queue.
ICD-10 Excludes Checker
Master Excludes1 vs Excludes2. Never submit a conflicting diagnosis code pair again.
Reference Databases
Look up codes, conditions, and coverage policies in comprehensive, searchable databases.
Denial Code Lookup
Decode CARC and RARC denial codes. Complete reference for claim adjustment reason codes.
ICD-10 Coding Guide
Master diagnosis coding from chapter structure to the latest guidelines. Specificity, laterality, and 7th characters.
CPT Code Guide
Navigate Category I, II, and III codes with Medicare payment data. Modifiers, NCCI, and MUEs explained.
Medicare Coverage Database
Find LCDs, NCDs, and coverage policies in minutes. Understand jurisdiction mapping and policy types.
Medical Conditions A-Z
ICD-10 coding guidance for 9,000+ medical conditions. Coding risks, documentation tips, and FAQs.