tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 7

ICD-10: Prepare Now for 7 Sweeping Changes in ICD-10's Gastroenterology Codes

Proper documentation will help guide you to the most precise codes. The first official update to ICD-10 will go into effect October 1, with changes affecting virtually every medical specialty. Gastroenterology is one area where you’ll find many updates and additions, but don’t fret over the massive number of shifts. Refer to this list when it’s time to assign diagnoses for some of your most common gastroenterology procedures and your code choice might be simpler than you expect. 1. Nail Enteritis/Colitis Claims With These New Options As of October 1, you will have to delete K52...

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