AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2012 Issue 4
Code Set Freeze
Due to the partial code set freeze in preparation for ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation, there are no new or revised ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes, or ICD-9-CM changes to the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting for Fiscal Year 2013. Background After multiple public meetings and opportunities for public comment, CMS announced on September 15, 2010, that a partial freeze of both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS codes (ICD-10 code sets) would be implemented as follows: The last regular annual update to both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 code sets was made on October 1, 2011. On October 1, 2012, there will be only limited code updates...
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Article Overview
This article explains the partial code set freeze established in preparation for ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation. It is relevant to coders, compliance teams, and healthcare organizations tracking federal coding updates, timeline changes, and the transition between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 code sets. The article covers background on CMS announcements and the schedule for limited updates during the freeze period.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the freeze helps readers follow how federal coding updates were scheduled during the ICD transition period and why certain code sets changed differently over time.
Article Sections
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Background
Provides context for the CMS announcement and summarizes the update schedule during the freeze period. It describes the broad impact on ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 code sets and the transition timeline.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose of the partial code set freeze during ICD transition planning
- How the timing of limited updates was structured across the transition period
- Which broad code sets were affected by the freeze announcement
- How CMS announcements shaped coding update schedules during the implementation delay
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle teams
- Health information management professionals
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