It is coding update time again! Remember, not only are the ICD-10 codes updated effective October 1st of every year, but there are also changes to contend with on April 1st. If you have not coordinated with your EMR to ensure there is a planned update with the new grouper, now is the time to do…
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ICD-10 Code Changes
A fairly large overhaul of the ICD-10 codes is set to begin on October 1st. In 2022, the update included 159 new codes while this year includes over 1,000 new codes. Added to that, well over 200 codes were deleted. It’s enough to make your head spin! Significant changes were made to dementia codes to…
