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EKG interpretation
An EKG is performed with tracing and interpretation documented.
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Practice Case Library
Fictional cases with documentation clues, coding logic, common mistakes, source notes, and related learning paths.
Guided practice
Practice cases with reasoning, not just answers
Each case uses a fictional scenario and teaches documentation clues, code-set logic, common mistakes, source-aware guideline reminders, and next-step practice.
Fictional scenarios onlyNo real patient information or PHI is used in practice cases.
Code-set reasoningCases connect ICD-10-CM, CPT, E/M, modifier, audit, denial, or risk-adjustment logic.
Review loopEach answer teaches why the wrong choices are tempting and what to check next.
beginnerCPT procedure cases
Simple laceration repair
A 2.0 cm simple laceration of the forearm is repaired with simple closure.
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Diabetes with neuropathy
A note documents type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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Established office visit MDM
An established patient has one stable chronic illness and one acute uncomplicated illness. No prescription changes.
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ED ankle injury
An ED note documents ankle sprain after a fall with X-ray reviewed.
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Hypertension follow-up
A patient is seen for essential hypertension, controlled on medication.
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Type 2 diabetes follow-up
A patient with stable type 2 diabetes is seen for medication review. No complications are documented.
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Preventive visit plus problem-focused service
A preventive visit includes a separately documented evaluation of a new rash.
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Distinct procedural service
Two procedures are performed at separate anatomic sites with clear documentation.
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Routine prenatal visit
A routine prenatal visit is documented without complications.
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Well child visit
A child presents for a routine well visit with immunizations.
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Acute sinus symptoms
A patient has sinus pressure and congestion. The provider documents acute sinusitis.
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Chest X-ray order
A provider orders a two-view chest X-ray for cough.
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Chronic condition review
A provider evaluates chronic kidney disease and updates the care plan.
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Excision basics
A lesion is removed and closure is documented.
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