Revision of the ICD-9 CM Codes Recognized for a Co-morbidity Payment Adjustment under the End Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System
Diagnosis codes 484.6 and 484.7 are two diagnoses that are not eligible
for a co-morbidity payment adjustment under the ESRD PPS. Therefore, 484.6 and 484.7 are being
removed from the bacterial pneumonia co-morbidity category to prevent incorrect payment on ESRD PPS
claims effective January 1, 2011.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 21, 2011
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