MAS Coding Solutions (MAS)

08/19/2026

Facility-based outpatient and emergency department coding can come with a lot of questions, especially when it comes to documentation, diagnosis selection, and applying the correct coding guidelines.

This new review takes a practical look at facility-based outpatient clinic and ED coding, highlighting key concepts medical coders should understand and common areas where coding errors can occur.

Whether working in an outpatient clinic, hospital setting, or emergency department, having a strong understanding of facility coding principles can help improve accuracy and compliance.

Watch the full video for a practical review of outpatient and ED facility coding.

In this video, the focus is on reviewing facility-based outpatient ...

07/22/2026

One of the biggest changes to maternity coding in decades is on the way.

Beginning in 2027, the AMA will introduce a new approach to reporting maternity care, moving away from the traditional global maternity package toward a more service-based model. While the implementation is still months away, now is the time for medical coders, CDI specialists, auditors, and providers to start understanding what's changing and why.

In this video, we provide a high-level overview of:

Why the AMA is making this change
What the new maternity care framework looks like
How it may impact coding and documentation
What coders can do now to prepare

This isn't a deep dive into the new CPT codes. Instead, it's an introduction designed to help you stay informed and get ahead of one of the most significant coding updates coming in 2027.

Watch the video and start preparing today.

https://youtu.be/Hxpnvdw135A

The American Medical Association (AMA) has announced one of the big...

07/04/2026

07/02/2026

📚 New Lesson Alert: ICD-10-CM Chapter 3 – Anemia Coding Explained!
Struggling with anemia codes? This one trips up a lot of coders — and it's a favorite on the CPC® and CCS® exams!
In this lesson, we break down:
✅ Nutritional anemia (iron, B12, folate deficiency)
✅ Acute vs. chronic blood loss anemia (D62 vs. D50.0)
✅ Anemia in chronic disease (D63.0, D63.1, D63.8)
✅ Drug-induced & aplastic anemia
✅ Principal diagnosis sequencing rules
✅ CDI query opportunities & MS-DRG impact
Whether you're a coding student, HIM pro, or CDI specialist, this lesson will sharpen your accuracy and help you avoid common audit risks.
📄 PDF included in the video!
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*CEU is not awarded for this lesson.

06/17/2026

AI is changing the world of medical coding fast, and the coders who adapt are the ones who will thrive. In our latest video, we break down exactly what you need to know to stay ahead, sharpen your skills, and become a better medical coder in the age of AI. Whether you are just starting out or have years of experience, this video is for you.

Go check it out and let us know what you think in the comments.

05/26/2026

May Newsletter Stroke Awareness
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05/26/2026

Stroke coding is more than assigning a code — it requires strong clinical understanding, documentation review, and coding precision.

In our latest video, we break down:
✔️ Common stroke coding mistakes
✔️ ICD-10-CM stroke coding essentials
✔️ Documentation specificity and sequencing
✔️ Clinical indicators coders should recognize
✔️ Tips to reduce denials and improve compliance

Whether you’re a CPC/CCS student, CDI specialist, or experienced medical coder, this video will help strengthen your stroke coding knowledge and coding confidence.

Accurate stroke coding impacts:
• Reimbursement
• Compliance
• Audit risk
• Quality reporting
• Patient outcomes

Watch now and sharpen your cerebrovascular coding skills.

https://youtu.be/QU93ovyXhPE

Are you coding stroke cases accurately? In this video, we break dow...

05/14/2026

Being a great medical billing coder isn’t just about memorizing codes—it’s about thinking critically. In this video, we break down what it really takes to move beyond task-based coding and start making accurate, confident decisions that stand up to audits and real-world complexity. If you want to level up your coding career, this is where it starts.

05/01/2026

Are you making common outpatient coding mistakes without realizing it? In this video, we break down the top 5 outpatient coding rules coders get wrong and show you how to avoid costly errors that can impact claims, compliance, and reimbursement.

Whether you’re a beginner medical coder, preparing for the CPC or CCS exam, or an experienced professional, this training will help you improve your coding accuracy and documentation practices.

Top 5 Outpatient Coding Mistakes Coders Make

04/09/2026

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🚨 Risk Adjustment Update for Coders CMS has transitioned to the HCC V28 risk adjustment model, and this change is already impacting RAF scores, documentation...