AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2006 Bulletin 1
ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Update
ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Update The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is used to promote international comparability in the collection, processing, classification, and presentation of mortality statistics. 1 ICD consists of codes that are used throughout the world so that mortality rates can be easily compared between countries. ICD-10 is the international system used to code and classify mortality data for death certificates; ICD-10-CM (clinical modification) is a US modification of ICD-10 that is used to code and classify morbidity data (diagnoses and reason for visits) for inpatient, outpatient, and physician offices records. The United States has used ICD-10 for...
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Article Overview
This article reviews the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, including the purpose of each code set, the status of draft materials, and the federal policy and organizational context surrounding their adoption. It is useful for coding professionals, compliance staff, and health information management readers who need a general update on ICD-10 readiness, official sources, and implementation-related developments.
Why This Topic Matters
ICD transition planning affects diagnosis and procedure coding workflows, documentation systems, and regulatory readiness across care settings. Understanding the status of draft code sets and related legislative activity helps organizations monitor changes that may impact future coding operations.
Article Sections
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Overview of ICD and the transition from ICD-9-CM
Introduces the international ICD framework and summarizes the shift from older diagnosis coding conventions to ICD-10-related systems in the United States.
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ICD-10-CM implementation status and federal activity
Describes the availability of draft materials, the general status of implementation planning, and associated congressional activity discussed in the update.
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ICD-10-PCS development and draft availability
Summarizes the procedure coding system under development, its intended inpatient focus, and the existence of draft resources for review.
What You Will Learn
- How ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS fit into the broader ICD system
- The general implementation context for ICD-10-related code sets
- Where the article says draft ICD-10 resources were available
- What organizations and government activities are mentioned in connection with the update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Health information management professionals
- Compliance teams
- Revenue cycle staff
- Healthcare administrators
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