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“Medicine is a science, but coding is an art.”  This wise quote from one of my instructors when I first entered the world of professional coding ten years ago is one that left an impression on me and one that I have repeated often to coders I have worked with over the years.  At that time, I was too new to the field to understand how much truth was in that one statement, but I can tell you now, many years later, my instructor was absolutely correct. There are times where the guidelines are black and white and there is no doubt regarding their intent, and there are other times where they are vague and applying them becomes a challenge.  There are times when the documentation is precise and leaves no question about where the physician was working and the exact elements of the procedure performed, and there are other times where his wording causes you to read that report five times over and still walk away not entirely certain of the details you need to code the case. This website is designed to help coders in this challenging and ever-changing field of professional coding.  You can check out the Coding Articles page for coding topics from a variety of specialties that we have previously addressed.  If you don’t find the guidance you are looking for, head over to our “Contact Us” page to let us know what topics you would like to hear more about. Whether you are a new coder just starting out or whether you are seasoned and have been coding for many years, my sincere hope is that the resources offered here at Coding Mastery will broaden your knowledge in your current specialty and perhaps spark a passion for coding a new specialty you haven’t yet discovered.  Here’s to your continued success in your journey – happy coding! Get started here