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Specifying anatomical location and
laterality required by ICD-10 is easier than you think. This detail reflects
how physicians and clinicians communicate and to what they pay attention - it
is a matter of ensuring the information is captured in your documentation.
In
ICD-10-CM, there are three main categories of changes:
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Definition Changes
·
Terminology differences
·
Increased specificity
Definition
Change
When documenting an AMI, keep the following in mind:
Timeframe an AMI is now considered “acute” for 4 weeks
from the time of the incident.
Episode of care ICD-10 does not capture episode of care
(e.g. initial, subsequent, sequelae).
Subsequent AMI ICD-10 allows coding of a new MI that
occurs during the 4 week “acute period” of the original AMI.
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ICD-10 Code Examples
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I21.02
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ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving
left anterior descending coronary artery
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I21.4
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Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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I22.1
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Subsequent ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction
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On July 31, HHS issued a rule (CMS-0043-F)
finalizing October 1, 2015, as the new compliance date for health care
providers and health plans to transition to ICD-10. ICD-10 represents a
significant code set change that impacts the entire health care community.
Key
Questions:
Are
you ready for the changes ?
Do
you understand the new guidelines ?
Is
your staff prepared for this transition?
The transition to ICD-10 is required for everyone covered by the Health
Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA). Please note, the change to
ICD-10 does not affect CPT coding for outpatient procedures and physician
services.
The
Soulution:
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