General Surgery Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 2
Reader Question: Take Note of New 'Excludes1' Guidance
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Article Overview
This reader Q&A discusses CDC interim ICD-10-CM guidance about Excludes1 notes and why the update matters during the partial code freeze. It is relevant to coders, compliance staff, and billing professionals who follow diagnosis coding guidance and want to understand the scope of the CDC memorandum and its timing.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights a temporary CDC approach that affects how diagnosis coding guidance is interpreted while official changes are on hold. It helps readers stay aligned with current ICD-10-CM guidance from the CDC and understand the broader implications for reporting multiple diagnoses.
Article Sections
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Question
The reader asks about reported changes to ICD-10 exclusion notes and whether anything has been published yet.
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Answer
The response summarizes CDC interim guidance, the timing of the memorandum, and the context of the partial code freeze. It also references the broad circumstances under which the temporary guidance applies.
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Resource
The article points readers to a CDC document for additional background on the topic.
What You Will Learn
- The topic of CDC interim guidance related to ICD-10-CM exclusion notes
- Why the partial code freeze is relevant to diagnosis coding updates
- What broad circumstances the temporary guidance addresses
- Where to find an external CDC resource for more information
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Billing and reimbursement professionals
- Healthcare administrators
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Code Ranges Discussed
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