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ICD-10:

Prepare Now for How ICD-10 Will Change ED Coding

Published on Mon Jan 21, 2013

Whether you’re coding dyspnea or encounters with turtles, specificity rules the process. Facility coders are focusing on ICD-10-PCS implementation in October 2014 (as they should be), but don’t forget about ICD-10-CM itself. Those changes will affect ED coding across the board, so read on advice on easing the transition, straight from certified ICD-10 instructor Caral Edelberg, CPC, CPMA, CAC, CCS-P, [...]
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