Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2011 Issue 2
ICD-10 Crosswalks: Never Fear--New Diagnosis Crosswalks Are Here
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS’s updated diagnosis crosswalks for diagnosis coding as part of the ICD-10 transition. It explains what the crosswalk resources are, how they are organized at a high level, and why they matter to coders who need to compare current diagnosis coding with ICD-10 alternatives. The piece is relevant to coding professionals following CMS guidance and diagnosis code set updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the updated CMS crosswalk files helps coding staff and other healthcare billing professionals track diagnosis code transitions and review the structure of CMS mapping resources during ICD-10 preparation.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS diagnosis crosswalk resources are
- How the article frames ICD-9 to ICD-10 mapping resources
- Why crosswalk files are relevant during the ICD-10 transition
- Where the updated crosswalk resources are hosted by CMS
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
- Billing staff
- Compliance teams
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Code Ranges Discussed
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