tci Part B Insider - 2011 Issue 25

ICD-10: Prepare For These 3 New ICD-10 Coding Conventions

Hint: Two kinds of 'excludes' notes exist in ICD-10 aftercare codes.While many coding conventions will remain the same as you make the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 in 2013, you'll need to be aware of a few crucial differences for accurate reporting. Get a head start on your ICD-10 readiness by checking out the following three changes you'll have to deal with starting on Oct. 1, 2013.'Excludes' May Mean Two Different ThingsOne major change is that ICD-10 has two different types of "excludes" notes. While this might seem like another layer of complication in coding, it will...

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