General Surgery Coding Alert - 2018 Issue 12
Industry Note: CDC Releases Final FY 2019 ICD-10-CM Updates
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Article Overview
This article summarizes the CDC’s final FY 2019 ICD-10-CM update release and notes the scope of changes to the diagnosis code set for the upcoming reporting period. It is relevant to Medicare and other providers who follow ICD-10-CM updates, and it points readers to the official CDC resource for the full change set.
Why This Topic Matters
Keeping current with annual ICD-10-CM updates is essential for accurate diagnosis coding, reporting, and compliance during the effective dates covered by the release.
What You Will Learn
- When the FY 2019 ICD-10-CM updates take effect
- What broad categories of changes are included in the annual release
- Where to find the official CDC reference for the update set
- Who may need to pay attention to the annual ICD-10-CM changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare providers
- Practice managers
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