Assessing FY 2021 ICD-10-CM Code Updates
By Janice R. Noller, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CICA Fiscal year (FY) 2021 ICD-10-CM code changes, effective October 1, 2020, were
Read moreBy Janice R. Noller, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CICA Fiscal year (FY) 2021 ICD-10-CM code changes, effective October 1, 2020, were
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Read moreThe updated code set includes E/M code revisions and more. Here’s a preview. Medical coders will get a bit of
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Read moreMake sure your diagnosis coding is up to date by reviewingthis chapter-by-chapter summary of the changes effective October 1. The
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