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New: ICD-10-CM Condition Causation Modifiers (CCMs)

April 01, 2014
As part of the recent ICD-10 realated legislation, the new ICD-10-CM Condition Causation Modifiers (AKA CCMs) were also introducted.

ICD-10-CM Condition Causation Modifiers (CCM) are designed to provide researchers a better
understanding of the underlying reasons for the acquisition of diseases and conditions by patients in the
target population.

An associated CCM will be required for ALL Primary Diagnosis codes. CCMs may also be added to
Secondary Diagnosis codes if different from the CCM for the Primary Diagnosis code. If a CCM is not
listed with the diagnosis code it will be assumed that the Primary Diagnosis code's CCM also applies to
the other diagnosis.

CCMs are three character codes starting with a letter representing the modifier group. A two digit
number follows the group letter. Although most of the digits combinations will not be used currently
the range allows for expansion as needed.

Click here to view the full information about the CCMs (PDF file).

Happy Coding!

- the Find-A-Code Staff
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