AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2015 Issue 4; Notice
Interim Coding Advice on Excludes 1
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the Federal agency responsible for use of the ICD-10-CM in the United States, has issued interim advice as it pertains to excludes 1 notes and unrelated conditions. The following information can be found on the NCHS website: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/icd/Interim_Coding_advice_on_Excludes_1_note.pdf There are circumstances that have been identified where some conditions included in Excludes1 notes should be allowed to both be coded, and thus might be more appropriate for an Excludes2 note. However, due to the partial code freeze, no changes to Excludes notes or revisions to the official coding guidelines...
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Article Overview
This article explains interim National Center for Health Statistics guidance on ICD-10-CM Excludes1 notes and unrelated conditions. It is aimed at coders and other health information professionals who need to understand the scope of the update, the role of the partial code freeze, and how the guidance was being communicated for ICD-10-CM reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand a temporary federal clarification affecting ICD-10-CM code assignment and the handling of Excludes1 notes before formal guideline changes could be made.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose of NCHS interim advice on ICD-10-CM Excludes1 notes
- Why the partial code freeze affected timing of official revisions
- How the article frames unrelated conditions in the context of coding guidance
- What general type of information NCHS provided on its website
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
- Clinical documentation staff
Code Ranges Discussed
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