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- Title
ICD-9 Changes: Update Now or Pay Later.
- Authors
Moore, Kent J.
- Abstract
The article focuses on the updating of ICD-9 codes relevant to family medicine. Several existing codes will no longer be valid after October 1, 2004. A four-digit ICD-9 code is being replaced by two or more five-digit codes. Some of the new codes that would be added are 477.2 allergic rhinitis due to animal hair and dander, 692.84 contact dermatitis and other eczema due to animal dander, and 788.38 overflow incontinence. Some revisions have also been made to the existing codes. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has decided to eliminate the 90-day grace period previously given to physicians and others to change to new ICD-9 codes. INSETS: ICD-9 CODING TOOLS;A LACK OF GRACE.
- Subjects
UNITED States; FAMILY medicine; ALLERGIC rhinitis; CONTACT dermatitis; PHYSICIANS; CENTERS for Medicare &; Medicaid Services (U.S.)
- Publication
Family Practice Management, 2004, Vol 11, Issue 8, p17
- ISSN
1069-5648
- Publication type
Article