Industry Notes: CMS Outlines New ICD-10 Codes for 2012

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers track evolving diagnosis code content and stay aware of Medicare and payer policy updates that may affect documentation, coding readiness, and hospital reimbursement planning.

Article Sections

1. CMS Outlines New ICD-10 Codes for 2012

   Overview of CMS’s 2012 ICD-10-CM update and the broader context of the diagnosis coding transition. The section discusses how the update is presented and why it is relevant to preparatory coding work.

2. Some RAC Programs Have Been Put On The Back Burner For Now

   Brief policy update on the postponement of two Medicare demonstration projects. The section notes CMS communication about timing and advance notice.

3. BCBS Rhode Island Rewards High-Quality Care in Hospitals

   Summary of a payer-led hospital quality program in Rhode Island. The section describes the general purpose of the initiative and its intended effect on participating hospitals.