Medical Economics August 2, 2022
Changes for ICD-10 documentation codes that go into effect in October 2022.
Question: What are the new documentation codes for 2023?
Answer: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the 2023 ICD-10-CM code updates on June 9, 2022, which include 1,176 new, 28 revised, and 287 deleted codes to be used for patient encounters and discharges occurring from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. They apply to all insurers, whether you’re billing Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare or a commercial payor.So let’s breakdown the revisions, deletions, and additions to help you get prepared.
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