AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 4; In This Issue

Changes to ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

A summary of the modifications to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are included below. The complete guidelines may be downloaded by visiting https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/Comprehensive-Listing-of-ICD-10-CM-Files.htmThe modifications are published below using the following format:Narrative changes appear in bold text (e.g., severe sepsis)Items underlined were moved within the guidelines since October 1, 2021 (e.g., severe sepsis)Deletions are shown as strikeouts (e.g., severe sepsis)Section I. Conventions, general coding guidelines and chapter specific guidelinesA. Conventions for the ICD-10-CM … 19. Code assignment and Clinical Criteria The assignment of a diagnosis code is based on the provider&rsquo...

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