Additional ICD-9 Codes Analysis and Processing direction (Institutional Claims Only)
The CMS is expanding the number of ICD-9 codes (diagnosis and procedure) processed on institutional claims effective January 1, 2011. This expansion will be implemented over multiple releases. This effort started under CR 6797 (FISS and NCH analysis).
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 05, 2010
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