tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2011 Issue 8

Industry Notes: ICD-9-CM Committee Considers New Diagnoses for Partial Rotator Cuff Tear, Malnutrition, and More

October 1 might sound far away, but the new diagnoses you'll be welcoming at that point are already being developed. The ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee met on March 10 to discuss potential new diagnosis codes that are being considered for inclusion in this year's ICD-9 manual, and although none have been finalized, we've got a peek at what's being considered. Seclusion status: Attendees at the meeting supported the inclusion of this code, which could track patients that need to be protected from themselves or others.Partial rotator cuff tear: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons "reviewed and supported...

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