HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2016 Issue 22 (June)
Healthcare News: CMS adds certain ICD-10-CM complication codes to 2017 excluded list
June 7th, 2016
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a CMS technical alert about changes to the excluded-code list affecting diagnosis reporting in 2017. It is relevant to physicians, coders, and compliance staff tracking ICD-10-CM and legacy ICD-9-CM claim processing, especially for complication-related codes and implementation-era transitions.
Why This Topic Matters
The update flags codes that will no longer be accepted under the excluded list and highlights how CMS policy changes can affect claim submission, reporting workflows, and coding review for older and newer encounters.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS announced regarding excluded diagnosis codes for 2017
- How the notice relates to ICD-10-CM and legacy ICD-9-CM claims
- Why transition-era coding updates matter for reporting and compliance teams
- Which general categories of complication-related codes are affected
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Physician practices
- Revenue cycle teams
- Health information management professionals
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