AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2018 Issue 4
Present on Admission Reporting Guidelines
Please see the CDC website for the detailed list of ICD-10-CM codes that do not require the use of a POA indicator (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd10cm.htm). The codes and categories on this exempt list are for circumstances regarding the healthcare encounter or factors influencing health status that do not represent a current disease or injury or that describe conditions that are always present on admission. ...
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Article Overview
This article provides a concise overview of Present on Admission (POA) reporting and points readers to the CDC’s ICD-10-CM exempt list. It is relevant for coders, compliance staff, and hospital quality or reimbursement teams who need to understand which types of conditions are handled differently in POA reporting. The content is limited to a high-level explanation and a pointer to the external reference source.
Why This Topic Matters
POA reporting affects inpatient quality reporting and coding workflows, so knowing where the exempt list is maintained helps teams confirm whether a condition falls into a special reporting category.
What You Will Learn
- What Present on Admission reporting refers to in a general sense
- Where to find the CDC reference for the ICD-10-CM exempt list
- Why some encounter-related or health-status conditions are treated differently in POA reporting
- Which audiences commonly need POA guidance
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Inpatient billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Hospital quality reporting staff
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