tci Part B Insider - 2011 Issue 13

ICD-10: Prepare Now for New Sinusitis, Bronchitis Diagnosis Codes

Get ready for bronchitis Dx set to expand from one code to ten.CMS has repeatedly confirmed that it will not push back the deadlines for the conversion to ICD-10, so you'll need to have your ICD-10 coding skills ready by Oct. 1, 2013. Check out the following examples of how ICD-10 will change your coding options for two common conditions.Look for Big Changes to Sinusitis DiagnosesUnder the current ICD-9 system, you're already accustomed to scanninga long list of sinusitis codes--but that list will grow even longer under ICD-10. Right now, you can look to the 461.x...

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