Jesse Gallop, LPN, CDIP, CCS 8/31/26 Jesse Gallop, LPN, CDIP, CCS 8/31/26

CDI and DRG validation: same code sets, opposite mandates

Both seats open FY2026 ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG grouper v43.1. Then they split. CDI works concurrently and is barred from naming reimbursement. DRG validation works retrospectively and exists to decide it. One constructed example, read from both chairs.

Jesse Gallop 5/20/26 Jesse Gallop 5/20/26

How to Transition from Bedside Nursing to Medical Coding

Bedside nursing is one of the most demanding jobs in healthcare. If you’re ready for a change but not ready to leave healthcare entirely, medical coding offers a rewarding path forward. Here’s exactly how to make the transition, step by step.