ICD-10 coding can feel like a maze, but it’s essential for accurate billing, better patient care, and staying compliant. With CMS releasing new updates for 2026, understanding the structure, purpose, ...

The 12 new ICD-10-PCS procedure codes listed are designated as non-OR and do not affect any major diagnostic category or MS-DRG assignment. Q: Are there fiscal year (FY) 2021 ICD-10-PCS codes our ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released 80 new ICD-10-PCS procedure codes effective April 1, 2026, along with updated coding guidelines. The revisions include clarified rules for HIV ...

The ICD-10-PCS guidelines do state that if the documentation cites a specific body part, then that body part should be assigned and not the body part described as "peri." Q: We are confused about ...

Unless there is another delay, the United States will transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 in all health care settings on October 1, 2015. This will not be a gradual transition as there will be no grace ...

CMS has identified potential claims processing issues that span the ICD-10 implementation date, or when ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes may both apply, according to a Medicare Learning Network Matters report ...

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