decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 1 (January)
Diagnosis Codes / ICD-9-CM code mandatory for CMS
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a CMS/Medicare requirement related to diagnosis code reporting on professional claims and notes an exception for ambulance supplier claims. It is a brief reference piece for billing and coding professionals who need to understand the scope and applicability of the rule and its effective date.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine whether the article is relevant to Medicare claim submission workflows and whether the guidance applies to their setting or claim type.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the Medicare claim types addressed by the article
- The effective date associated with the reporting requirement
- Which claim category is identified as an exception
- The general billing context in which diagnosis coding is discussed
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Physicians and non-physician practitioners
- Diagnostic and therapy providers
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