Healthcare News: CMS, CDC releases ICD-10-CM, MS-DRG, and quality reporting update for COVID-19

Why This Topic Matters

The article brings together multiple federal updates affecting diagnosis coding, inpatient grouping, and quality reporting obligations during COVID-19. Readers can quickly determine whether they need to review coding, case mix, or reporting workflows in response to the announced changes.

Article Sections

1. ICD-10-CM update

   Covers the federal diagnosis coding update tied to COVID-19, including timing and related coordination committee action. Also notes the broader context for adopting the new diagnosis code.

2. MS-DRG, CC/MCC update

   Summarizes the inpatient grouping and severity-status guidance released alongside the diagnosis code update. The section addresses how the federal agencies updated related classification information and where supporting documentation is available.

3. Quality reporting update

   Describes temporary reporting exceptions, deadline extensions, and related flexibility for Medicare quality reporting programs during the public health emergency. It also notes the general scope of affected reporting periods and programs.