tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 13

Physician Notes: Diagnosis Coding Rules Will Change As You Sleep

Plus: Prepare for therapy reviews. As most coders are aware, the ICD-10 diagnosis coding system will take effect on Oct. 1, 2014, and you’ll have to be ready to make the transition swiftly. CMS will not allow a grace period after that date, nor will they accept both ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes on your claims. To try and assist with the transition that you’ll face next year, CMS revised MLN Matters article MM7492 last week to remind practices of the vast changes that will take place next year. The following tips from the article will help you...

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