ICD-11 Monthly – August 2023
Comparing Codes Across ICD Versions: Cholecystitis with cholelithiasis By: Mary H. Stanfill, MBI, ACHIP, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMA The WHO ICD-11 classification is very different from the 10th version that the United States modified to create the ICD-10-CM code set that is used for reporting healthcare services on claims in the US today. One distinct…
FY 2024 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
The FY 2024 ICD-10-CM guidelines have been released and are now available for review. While there aren’t a large amount of guideline changes and updates, there are several notable highlights in Section C, Chapter-Specific Coding Guidelines to be aware of: The complete ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting document can be found at :…
Comparing Codes Across ICD Versions: Coronary Artery Disease
The WHO ICD-11 classification is very different from the 10th version that the United States modified to create the ICD-10-CM code set that is used for reporting healthcare services on claims in the US today. One distinct difference is ICD-11 codes can be either pre-coordinated or post-coordinated, whereas all ICD-10-CM codes are post-coordinated. Let’s compare…
2024 CMS Proposed ICD-10-CM Changes
On Friday, June 16, the proposed CMS ICD-10-CM diagnosis code changes were released. The diagnosis code set changes consist of 395 additions, 12 revisions and 25 deletions. The total ICD-10-CM codes proposed for FY 2024 is 74,044. Other inclusions in the newly released proposal is a 2.8% increase in payments as well as increasing the…
Comparing Codes Across ICD Versions: Diabetes
The WHO ICD-11 classification is very different from the 10th version that the United States modified to create the ICD-10-CM code set that is used in the US today. One key difference, ICD-11 post-coordinated code clusters, provides a flexible way to represent details about a condition. Let’s compare codes for a common condition, diabetes mellitus,…
Comparing Codes Across ICD Versions: Osteoarthritis
While implementation of ICD-11 in the US is likely years away, it is not too early to become familiar and comfortable with the structure and format. ICD-11 is a digital classification that is very different from ICD-10-CM. Let’s compare and contrast coding of a common condition, osteoarthritis. Note: In this example, the ICD-11 code is…
Rib Fracture – March 2023 Coding Tip
A new subcategory for the fracture of ribs associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, has been created.
Comparing Codes Across ICD Versions: Gastroenteritis
To become familiar and comfortable with the structure and format of ICD-11, compare and contrast the coding of gastroenteritis.
New Technology Section – February 2023 Coding Tip
Many of the new technology section codes may be eligible for New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP). Included in this tip are a few examples.
ICD-10-PCS 2023 Update
Learn the 2023 ICD-10-PCS Updates for three sections including Medical and Surgical, Administration, and New Technology.
2023 ICD-10-CM Update
Check out this 2023 ICD-10-CM update which is effective April 1, 2023. There are many new codes in a variety of chapters.
Use of Additional Code – January 2023 Coding Tip
When using an additional code for an unspecified condition type, it is imperative to decide if it adds additional information or not.