decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 9 (September)
ICD-10 to go into effect October 2011
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Article Overview
This article covers the proposed federal move from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM and the parallel update to transaction standards needed to support the new code sets. It is relevant to physicians, coders, billers, health information professionals, and organizations tracking federal coding and claims changes. The article also notes the timing of the proposal, the agencies involved, and where related public comments and official notices could be found.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand a major federal coding transition and its connection to claims and pharmacy transaction standards. That makes it useful for planning, compliance awareness, and tracking implementation timelines.
What You Will Learn
- Why the proposed ICD-10 transition was announced
- How the proposal relates to ICD-9-CM and CPT
- Why transaction standard updates were discussed alongside ICD-10
- Which federal organizations issued the proposals
- When comments on the proposed rules were due
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Health information management professionals
- Practice managers
- Healthcare compliance staff
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