AMA CPT® Assistant - 2014 Issue 2 (February)
Coding Communication: Preparing for the ICD-10 Code Set (February 2014)
February 2014 pages 7-8 Coding Communication: Preparing for the ICD-10 Code Set What is ICD-10? 1. ICD-10 is the abbreviated term used to refer to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS). ICD-10-CM is the diagnosis code set that will replace ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 and 2 on October 1, 2014. 2. ICD-10-PCS is the code set that will replace ICD-9-CM Volume 3 for hospital reporting of inpatient procedures on October 1, 2014. The ICD-10 diagnosis code set, like ICD-9, was developed by the World...
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Article Overview
This article provides a general preparation guide for the ICD-10 transition in the United States, with emphasis on the code sets, regulatory timeline, organizational responsibilities, and the operational reasons the change mattered to physicians, hospitals, payers, and health systems. It is aimed at coding and compliance readers who need a high-level understanding of the move from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, along with related references to other reporting systems and implementation resources.
Why This Topic Matters
The transition affected diagnosis and inpatient procedure reporting, system updates, and staff training across covered entities. Readers can use the article to understand the scope of the change and the general categories of preparation discussed in the official guidance.
Article Sections
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February 2014 pages 7-8
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What is ICD-10?
Introduces the ICD-10 family of code sets and summarizes the roles of major U.S. organizations involved in their development and maintenance. It also places the transition in the context of diagnosis and inpatient procedure reporting.
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Background
Reviews the regulatory history and timing of the transition, including the HIPAA-related compliance context and the agencies associated with implementation oversight.
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Why is ICD-10 Being Required Now?
Explains the broader reasons cited for moving beyond the older diagnosis coding system, including changes in medical knowledge, reporting needs, and administrative processes.
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Comparisons of ICD-9 to ICD-10
Summarizes general differences between the older and newer diagnosis code systems, focusing on structural and informational characteristics.
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Conclusion
Provides a brief wrap-up of the transition timeline and the need for organizational preparation and training.
What You Will Learn
- The basic purpose of ICD-10 and its relationship to U.S. diagnosis and inpatient procedure reporting.
- The organizations and agencies associated with ICD-10 implementation and maintenance.
- The regulatory timeline and compliance context for the transition.
- The general reasons the newer code set was adopted.
- The broad ways ICD-10 differs from the older diagnosis coding system.
- Where to find additional official resources for implementation support.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Compliance staff
- Physicians
- Hospital billing staff
- Health information management professionals
- Payers
- Clearinghouses
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