HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2016 Issue 19 (May)
Healthcare News: AHIMA responds to CMS’ proposed ICD-10-CM/PCS codes
May 17th, 2016
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Article Overview
This article covers AHIMA’s comments on proposed ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS updates reviewed by CMS and the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee. It is useful for coders, compliance staff, HIM professionals, and others tracking forthcoming ICD-10 changes, especially those interested in how stakeholder feedback is being directed across diagnosis and procedure code areas.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights an active federal code-update process that can affect coding preparation, internal education, and implementation planning. It is relevant for organizations monitoring ICD-10 revisions across diagnosis and procedure categories and for readers following AHIMA and CMS activity.
What You Will Learn
- Which broad ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS topics were part of AHIMA’s response
- How stakeholder feedback fits into the CMS coordination and maintenance process
- Which general procedure and diagnosis categories were under review for proposed updates
- What kinds of organizations participate in the federal ICD-10 code revision process
Who Should Read This
- Health information management professionals
- Medical coders
- Coding compliance staff
- Clinical documentation improvement teams
- Healthcare administrators
- Revenue cycle professionals
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