AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2015 Quarter 4
Update - ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and ICD-10 Code Set Freeze
There are no new/revised ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, or changes to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting for fiscal year (FY) 2016, because of the partial code set freeze in preparation of ICD-10 implementation. The following link is to the current ICD-10-CM guidelines: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/icd/10cmguidelines_2016_Final.pdf Effective October 1, 2015, there have been limited code updates to the ICD-10-PCS code sets to capture new technologies as required by section 503 (a) of Pub. L. 108- 173 . The ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee has continued to meet twice yearly during the partial freeze. At these meetings, the public...
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Article Overview
This article explains the freeze period surrounding ICD-10 implementation and summarizes what changed, and did not change, for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS during FY 2016. It is relevant to coding professionals, auditors, compliance teams, and others tracking federal coding updates, implementation timing, and the transition to regular annual revisions.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the freeze period helps readers track which ICD-10 resources were current at implementation and when regular updates resumed. The article provides context for staying aligned with official coding guidance and code set maintenance timelines.
What You Will Learn
- The timing and scope of the ICD-10 code set freeze
- How ICD-10-CM guidance was affected during FY 2016
- How ICD-10-PCS updates were handled during the freeze period
- When regular ICD-10 code set updates were scheduled to resume
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information management professionals
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