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.
High Risk Diagnosis Codes and Risk Adjustment
High risk diagnosis codes are like any other ICD-10 code, and the more severe or complex a diagnosis, the higher the risk associated.
Comparing Codes Across ICD Versions: Hypertension
This month Mary Stanfill compares and contrasts hypertension codes across ICD versions (WHO ICD11 and ICD-10-CM.