Processing All Diagnosis Codes Reported on Claims Submitted to Carriers
CMS is requiring that all standard systems for carrier claims process all diagnosis codes reported in the adjudication of the claim. In Chapter 26, Section 10.4, Item 21, obsolete references have been removed. This CR will be implemented in multiple phases. This is the first phase which will include only the analysis and design.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: October 31, 2005
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