BC Advantage - 2020 Issue 4

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding for COVID-19

This auditing and compliance "Tip of the Week" was originally published by the National Alliance for Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS), a division of DoctorsManagement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its ICD-10 guidelines for COVID-19, using the newly adopted code U07.1. You can find the CDC's guidance document here.The information shows an effective date range from April 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020. This reminds us that "confirmation" does not require the coder personally sees a positive test result or even to know the type of test performed. The provider’s personal documentation...

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