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CMS Announces Partial Code Freeze Prior to ICD-10 Implementation
CMS Announces Partial Code Freeze Prior to ICD-10 Implementation On September 15, 2010, the ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee finalized the decision to implement a partial freeze for both ICD-9-CM codes and ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes prior to implementation of ICD-10 on October 1, 2013. The partial freeze will be implemented as follows: The last regular annual update to both ICD-9 and ICD-10 code sets will be made on October 1, 2011. On October 1, 2012, there will be only limited code updates to both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 code sets to capture new technology and new diseases. There will...
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS and ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee guidance on a partial code freeze tied to the transition to ICD-10. It outlines the timing of update restrictions, the period when limited updates were still permitted, and the broader process for considering requests for new diagnosis and procedure codes. The piece is relevant to coding professionals, compliance teams, and others tracking federal coding system changes.
Why This Topic Matters
The timing of code-set updates can affect diagnosis and procedure coding workflows, planning for implementation, and preparation for changes in the national classification systems. This article helps readers understand the general policy framework around the transition period and who was involved in the update process.
Article Sections
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CMS Announces Partial Code Freeze Prior to ICD-10 Implementation
Introduces the policy announcement and the scope of the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 update freeze before ICD-10 implementation.
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Partial freeze timeline and update process
Summarizes the timing of update limitations, the period for limited changes, and the continued committee meeting schedule during the freeze.
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Public comment and code request review
Describes the public meeting process and the general review of requests for new diagnosis and procedure codes during the transition period.
What You Will Learn
- How the partial freeze was structured around the ICD-10 transition
- What general periods were affected by changes to code-set updates
- How the committee process and public comment fit into the transition planning
- Which organizations and code systems were involved in the announcement
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Health information management professionals
- Revenue cycle teams
- Clinical documentation specialists
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