decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2004 Issue 4 (April)
Congress mandates ICD-9 updates twice a year
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Article Overview
This article covers a legislative change tied to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act and its effect on the ICD-9-CM update cycle. It discusses the anticipated shift to twice-yearly release timing, the roles of CMS and NCHS, and concerns raised by professional organizations and providers about implementation and education. It is relevant to coders, compliance staff, hospitals, and medical groups tracking federal coding changes and update schedules.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to the ICD-9-CM update schedule can affect how quickly new diagnosis and procedure codes are released and adopted across inpatient and office settings. The article also highlights administrative and communication issues that matter to organizations preparing for coding updates.
What You Will Learn
- How a federal law changed the timing of ICD-9-CM updates
- Which organizations are involved in discussing and maintaining the update process
- Why the change raised implementation and education concerns
- How the change may affect hospitals, offices, and payer-related processes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Compliance staff
- Hospital revenue cycle teams
- Physician practice administrators
- Health information management professionals
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