Tag Archive for ‘ICD-10’
Early ICD-10 audits indicate a learning curve for general surgeons
This column discusses common problems with the transition to ICD-10 codes and solutions for correcting these issues.
The one-year grace period for correct use of ICD-10 codes
This column addresses how surgeons should make effective use of the one-year grace period for accurate ICD-10 coding.
Successfully navigating the transition to ICD-10 terminology
New terminology associated with the expanded ICD-10 code set is defined in this month’s column.
The importance of detailed documentation in ICD-10
Guidelines for transitioning to the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), including information about clinical documentation implementation programs are provided in this month’s column.
The transition to ICD-10 before October 1 compliance deadline
This month’s column summarizes changes reflected in the new code sets and highlights resources available to aid in the transition.
ACS develops ICD-9 to ICD-10 crosswalk to assist in billing
To assist surgeons with the transition to ICD-10, the ACS has developed an ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM crosswalk of the most frequently reported general surgery diagnosis codes.
The ICD-10 delay
This column addresses questions providers may have regarding the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, (ICD-10) delay and offers resources for surgical practices to continue to prepare for the conversion.
Transitioning to ICD-10
Health care providers throughout the nation currently use International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). In 2009, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published a regulation requiring its replacement. The ACS encourages members to become familiar with the new code sets, understand the difference between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10, and prepare for how the change may affect their practices
