AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2014 Bulletin 1
Partial Code Freeze Extended
Partial Code Freeze Extended The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) Coordination and Maintenance Committee implemented a partial freeze of the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 (ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS) code sets prior to the implementation of the ICD-10 coding system, which would end one year after its implementation. On April 1, 2014, the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (PAMA) (Public Law No. 113-93) was enacted, which said that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) may not adopt the ICD-10 code set prior to October 1, 2015. Accordingly, HHS expects to release an interim final...
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Article Overview
This article covers a federal update affecting the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10 code sets, including the extended freeze period and the revised compliance timeline. It is relevant to coders, compliance staff, and healthcare organizations tracking ICD implementation timing and administrative guidance. The discussion focuses on the policy change, the organizations and laws involved, and the expected schedule for future code-set updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to ICD implementation timing affect coding workflows, compliance planning, system updates, and preparation for future code-set maintenance. Readers need this update to understand how the transition timeline was adjusted and how long the freeze period would remain in place.
What You Will Learn
- How the ICD code-set freeze was extended
- What timing changes were tied to the ICD-10 compliance date
- Which organizations and laws were involved in the update
- When routine ICD-10 updates were expected to resume
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
- Healthcare administrators
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