ICD-10 Archives

Preparing for the Inevitable – ICD-11

Leigh Poland, RHIA, CCS November 7, 2022

The new code set could be implemented in the U.S. as early as 2023. It may be a while before the U.S. implements ICD-11 for

New Code Words Spell Success in ICD-10

Laurie M. Johnson, MS, RHIA, FAHIMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer October 24, 2022

The following is a refresher on terminologies and coding systems in healthcare. There are various terminologies and coding systems used in healthcare, and this article

New Diagnosis Proposal Wins Adoption

Laurie M. Johnson, MS, RHIA, FAHIMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer September 19, 2022

New code becomes effective Oct. 1, 2022. I participated in the development of a diagnosis proposal on PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome for the Coordination and

Tips for Preparing for New Coding Changes for 2023

Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP September 12, 2022

New codes become effective Oct. 1, 2022. With the start of fiscal year (FY) 2023 right around the corner, this is a good time for

ICD-10 Codes: Happy Ending for Coders, But Hard Work Continues

Chuck Buck August 29, 2022

The 2023 IPPS Coding webcast series receives accolades from coders, although much study remains as the new ICD-10 codes are effective Oct. 1, 2022. Accolades

Updates to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2023

Erica E. Remer, MD, CCDS July 11, 2022

New guides become effective Oct. 1, 2022. It’s time to review the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting for fiscal year 2023. These take effect

CMS Releases 331 New PCS ICD-10 Codes

Laurie M. Johnson, MS, RHIA, FAHIMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer June 13, 2022

New codes and guidelines become effective Oct. 1, 2023. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the ICD-10-PCS codes and guidelines for the

The Medicine and ICD-10 Coding of Abortion

Erica E. Remer, MD, CCDS May 23, 2022

Medical terminology of a fetus not carried to full term. Today I am going to talk about what seems to be a very politically charged

More ICD-10-PCS Codes Released for April 2022

Laurie M. Johnson, MS, RHIA, FAHIMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer January 24, 2022

There are 200 new codes, 62 revised titles, and 107 deleted codes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new erratum for

New COVID-19 ICD-10-CM and PCS Codes Coming in 2022

Gloryanne Bryant, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS December 13, 2021

The package includes three ICD-10-CM and seven procedure codes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

New ICD-10-CM/PCS Codes Released

Laurie M. Johnson, MS, RHIA, FAHIMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer November 22, 2021

The implementation of the new codes is April 1, 2022. The new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for implementation on April 1, 2022, were recently released by the

CMS Finalizes One-year Extension of New Technology Add-on Payments

Susan Gatehouse, RHIT, CCS,CPC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer October 12, 2021

Various approvals, exceptions, and new PCS codes that may potentially lead to additional payments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) desires to use

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