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UPCOMING "CODING GUIDELINES" UPDATE - FY 2017

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

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That time of the year is fast approaching. The magical date is October 1, 2016. Not only will there be updates for codes but “Coding Guidelines” as well. As coders, you will want to be aware of these updates so that when October 1st arrives, you’ll be fully prepared and not so overwhelmed with the many changes.

Here are a few area’s that may peak your interest:

  1. Section I.A.12.a – Excludes “1”
  2. Section I.A.15 – “With” - This term will greatly affect diagnoses such as Diabetes and Hypertension.
  3. Section I.A.19 – Code Assignment and Clinical Criteria
  4. Section I.B.13 – Laterality
  5. Section I.C.1.f.1) – Zika Virus Infections
  6. Section I.C.4.a.3 – Diabetes Mellitus and the Use of Insulin and Oral Hypoglycemics
  7. Section I.C.9.a. – Hypertension
  8. Section I.C.18.e – Coma Scale
  9. Section I.C.18.i – NIHSS Stroke Scale

Some of these changes will be fully discussed in our upcoming Inpatient Webinar in October of this year.  In the mean time, for your reading pleasure, click on the links below for the updated Guidelines for both ICD-CM and ICD-PCS.

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/icd/10cmguidelines_2017_final.pdf

https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/Downloads/2017-Official-ICD-10-PCS-Coding-Guidelines.pdf

Article Author: Marsha Winslett,RHIT, CCS
Marsha Winslett,RHIT, CCS, was an Inpatient Coding Consultant at Medical Management Plus, Inc. Marsha has over 27 years' experience in the coding profession and has held various positions such as DRG coordinator, Coding Supervisor and HIM Supervisor. In her current position, Marsha reviews records and assists clients with coding accuracy, compliance, education and Case Mix Index (CMI) and as they relate to specific entities concerning Medicare.

This material was compiled to share information.  MMP, Inc. is not offering legal advice. Every reasonable effort has been taken to ensure the information is accurate and useful.