DecisionHealth, DecisionHealth - 2011 Issue 5 (May)

Dermatologists, ophthalmologists would be affected by CMS’s proposed ICD-9 changes

Brand new ICD-9 codes make up the bulk of the proposed changes to ICD-9, which primarily impact dermatologists, ophthalmologists, cardiologists, orthopedists and gastroenterologists, a Part B News analysis shows. The diagnosis of skin cancer, a toxic strain of E. coli, glaucoma, arterial embolisms and gastric band-related infections all would change starting Oct. 1, if CMS’s proposed ICD-9-CM updates go through.

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