AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 1; Announcement
Guideline Revision for Encounters for COVID 19 Screening
As a result of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ending on May 11, 2023, the FY24 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting will be revised to state that code Z11.52, Encounter for screening for COVID-19, should be assigned for encounters for screening for COVID-19 infection. This guideline change will become effective October 1, 2023. ...
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Article Overview
This article explains a coding guideline revision tied to the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and the FY24 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. It is relevant to coders, billing professionals, and compliance teams who track diagnosis coding updates and effective dates. The discussion focuses on the screening encounter guidance and the timing of the change.
Why This Topic Matters
Coding guidance for COVID-19 screening changed after the public health emergency ended, and organizations need to align documentation and diagnosis coding practices with the updated ICD-10-CM guidance by the stated effective date.
What You Will Learn
- What changed in the FY24 ICD-10-CM guidance for COVID-19 screening encounters
- How the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency relates to the coding update
- When the revised guidance becomes effective
- Which ICD-10-CM screening concept the article addresses
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
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