Tag: ICD-10-CM Updates

ICD-10 and CPT and HCPCS coding

Navigating 2024 Coding Updates: ICD, CPT, and HCPCS Changes

For 2024, significant updates will be introduced to ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, affecting medical practices, hospitals, and healthcare systems across the country. Medical knowledge, technological advancements, and healthcare practices continue to evolve, so coding systems must keep up. To ensure the accuracy of billing, documentation, and reimbursement, changes are made to the International Classification of […]
NCDs Affected by ICD-10-CM Medical Necessity Code Changes

NCDs Affected by ICD-10-CM Medical Necessity Code Changes

When ICD-10-CM is updated Oct. 1, so are these National Coverage Determinations. Are you wondering which National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) will be affected by the thousands of diagnosis code changes going into effect Oct. 1? Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) transmittal tells all. CMS Transmittal 11546, issued Aug. 4, is a one-time notification […]