decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2023 Issue 1 (January)
Changes to ICD-10-CM code set, guidelines cover abuse, neglect, SDOH
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Article Overview
This article explains upcoming ICD-10-CM changes released by CDC and effective April 1, with emphasis on added, deleted, and revised codes tied to social determinants of health and abuse/neglect documentation. It also summarizes related guideline updates intended for coding professionals, compliance staff, and others who work with diagnosis coding and record abstraction.
Why This Topic Matters
The update affects how documented social issues and maltreatment-related information are captured in the medical record and coded in routine practice. Readers can use the article to understand the scope of the ICD-10-CM changes and the type of documentation guidance that accompanies them.
Article Sections
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Upcoming ICD-10-CM changes
Overview of the release timing, the general scope of the code set changes, and the chapters affected.
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New and revised social determinants of health and abuse/neglect codes
Summary of the categories being updated, including additions, deletions, and a revision within the ICD-10-CM Tabular.
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Check out guideline changes
Discussion of the related official guideline updates for documenting social determinants of health in the medical record.
What You Will Learn
- What areas of ICD-10-CM are being updated
- How the article frames new and revised documentation guidance
- Which broad categories of coding changes are highlighted
- How the guideline revisions are described at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
- Clinical documentation staff
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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