3 strategies to use ICD-10 LCDs to shore up your diagnosis coding

Article Overview

This article focuses on using Medicare local coverage determination (LCD) diagnosis lists as a practical tool for reviewing documentation and diagnosis-coding readiness. It is aimed at coding professionals and practice staff who need to compare existing diagnosis patterns with payer coverage requirements, assess documentation gaps, and coordinate with EHR vendors on workflow support. The discussion centers on general mapping approaches, coverage review, and documentation improvement processes rather than on specific code-by-code instructions.