HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2021 Issue 29 (July)
Healthcare News: FY 2022 ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines released
July 20th, 2021
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Article Overview
This news piece covers the FY 2022 release of the official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines and highlights the main documentation and reporting changes relevant to coding professionals. It is useful for coders, CDI staff, compliance teams, and other healthcare documentation specialists who need a high-level overview of the updated guidance and its effective date.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand which parts of the annual ICD-10 guidance changed and where additional attention may be needed during code assignment and documentation review. It is especially relevant for organizations updating coding workflows around COVID-19-related reporting and documentation from clinicians other than the patient’s provider.
Article Sections
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ICD-10-PCS
Summarizes FY 2022 ICD-10-PCS guideline updates and clarifications, including revisions to specific guideline sections and general reporting language.
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ICD-10-CM
Summarizes FY 2022 ICD-10-CM guideline updates related to post-COVID-19 conditions, active infection reporting, and the use of documentation from clinicians other than the patient’s provider.
What You Will Learn
- What types of FY 2022 updates were made to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines
- Which areas of ICD-10-PCS guidance were clarified or expanded
- How the FY 2022 ICD-10-CM guidance addresses post-COVID-19 conditions and related documentation
- What categories of information may be supported by documentation from clinicians other than the patient’s provider
- When the updated guidance takes effect
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation integrity staff
- Compliance professionals
- Health information management staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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