General Surgery Coding Alert - 2018 Issue 7
Physician Notes: CDC Releases Final FY 2019 ICD-10-CM Updates
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Article Overview
This article summarizes the CDC’s final Fiscal Year 2019 ICD-10-CM diagnosis code update and notes the reporting period it applies to. It is relevant to Medicare Part B providers, coding staff, and others tracking annual diagnosis code changes and implementation timing.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual ICD-10-CM updates can affect diagnosis coding workflows, documentation review, and claims processing for the applicable federal fiscal year.
What You Will Learn
- The timing of the FY 2019 ICD-10-CM update cycle
- The general scope of the diagnosis code changes announced
- Which provider audience the update is most relevant to
- Where the referenced CDC resource for the release can be found
Who Should Read This
- Medicare Part B providers
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Coding compliance staff
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