HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2016 Issue 16 (April)
Healthcare News: Proposed rule confirms thousands of new ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes
April 26th, 2016
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Article Overview
This article summarizes CMS’s announcement of major ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS updates included in the 2017 IPPS proposed rule. It is relevant for coders, billers, compliance teams, and health information professionals who need to understand the scope of the annual code-set changes, the timing of implementation, and the broad categories of diagnosis and procedure code expansion discussed in the rule.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers gauge the size and timing of the annual ICD-10 update cycle and understand that many affected codes are tied to structural changes within the code sets. It is useful for organizations planning for documentation, training, and system updates around the effective date.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS updates discussed by CMS
- How the proposed rule relates to the annual implementation timeline
- Why some code growth is driven by structural code-set changes
- Which general ICD-10-CM areas are noted as affected by updates
- Where to find the full tables of newly listed codes in the proposed rule
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Billing professionals
- Compliance staff
- Health information management professionals
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
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