tci Part B Insider - 2015 Issue 22

ICD-10: Uncertainty is Okay Under ICD-10

When you look forward to Oct. 1, you’ll be looking back at your existing signs/symptoms coding rules. Although you may have heard that ICD-10 includes a code for every condition under the sun, that news may have been exaggerated. In reality, the new diagnosis coding system won’t always include the right codes for your patient’s conditions—particularly if the physician doesn’t reach a diagnosis at the visit. CMS aimed to eliminate confusion about this situation and other issues with its new MLN Matters article SE1518, which the agency issued on June 9. Fortunately for those...

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