Transition to ICD-10: AHIMA: No new diagnosis codes until Oct. 2015 under proposed ICD-10 delay

Why This Topic Matters

The article highlights timing changes and operational issues that can affect coding workflows, payer coordination, and compliance planning during the ICD-10 transition period.

Article Sections

1. ICD-10 delay and diagnosis-code freeze

   This section covers the timing of the proposed ICD-10 delay and the temporary freeze on diagnosis-code updates discussed by CMS and CDC officials. It frames when new and revised diagnosis-code changes are expected to resume.

2. AHIMA summit implementation tips

   This section summarizes transition-related topics raised at the AHIMA ICD-10 Summit, including payer and vendor readiness considerations, liability concerns, hospital-acquired conditions, and dual-code reporting during the transition.

3. Coding volume and ICD-10-CM use patterns

   This section discusses observations about how ICD-10-CM may affect the number of diagnosis codes used per claim. It also places that observation in the context of the broader size of the ICD-10 diagnosis code set.