decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2010 Issue 12 (December)
Diagnosis Codes - ICD-10 / Final ICD-10-CM implementation date set for Oct. 1, 2015
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Article Overview
This article explains the timing of ICD-10-CM implementation and the broader administrative context around electronic claims transactions and HIPAA transaction standards. It is aimed at coding professionals and physician practice staff who need to understand how the transition affects diagnosis reporting and the relationship between diagnosis codes, facility procedure coding, and CPT use.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because it places a major diagnosis coding transition in the context of transaction-standard readiness and reporting responsibilities across practice and facility settings.
What You Will Learn
- The implementation timeline discussed for ICD-10-CM
- Why electronic claims transaction standards were part of the transition discussion
- How the article frames diagnosis reporting in physician and facility settings
- The general relationship between ICD-10-CM and CPT in the context described
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Physician practice administrators
- Health information management professionals
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