1. A GLIMPSE INTO ICD-10
Jerri Peckham

2. A Glimpse into ICD-10
Key Date:October 1, 2013
ICD-10-CM replaces ICD-9-CM
ICD-9-CMICD-10-CM
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ICD-10-CM
More up-to-date-codes
More specific
More clinically accurate
10 other countries already using
ICD-9-CM
More than 30 years old
Running out of codes
Out-of-date medical terminology
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Code structure is different
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ICD-10-CM & ICD-9-CM comparison
Asthma, acute exacerbation
ICD-10-CM
J45.21mild, intermittent, w/acute exacerbation
J45.41moderate, persistent, w/acute exacerbation
J45.51severe, persistent, w/acute exacerbation
ICD-9-CM
493.92
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Other differences in code sets:
ICD-10-CM adds laterality
L89.61 (pressure ulcer, right heel)
L89.62 (pressure ulcer, left heel)
More combination codes
T42.3x2S- Poisoning by barbiturates, intentional self-harm, sequela (7th character S)
Injuries grouped by anatomical site, not type of injury
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Similarities between ICD-9-CM & ICD-10
Format of tabular list & alphabetic index the same
Same abbreviations, punctuation, symbols and notes
ICD-10 will use ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Nonspecific codes still available for use
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First three chapters of tabular list in ICD-10-CM:
I A00B99 Certain infectious and parasitic
diseases
II C00D48 Neoplasms
III D50D89 Diseases of the blood and blood-
forming organs and certain
disorders involving the immune
Mechanism
* Steven J. Steindel, Taking ICD-10-CM in Parts.Journal of AHIMA, January 2011.
http://journal.ahima.org
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Benefits of ICD-10-CM
Measuring quality & safety of patient care
Design of payments systems
Conducting research and clinical trials
Setting health policy
Monitoring of resource utilization
Prevention & detection of healthcare fraud & abuse
Tracking public health & risks
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Conclusion
The added codes will make coding easier, not more complex,allowing for more accurate & appropriate reimbursement
There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction
Winston Churchill