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ICD-10 DELAY coming.. just like I said it would
PMRNC:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/03/27/icd-10-might-be-delayed-again-how-will-we-know-when-squirrels-attack/
LOL.. oh no, we won't know when a squirrel attack takes place!!
RichardP:
I particularly like ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W53.21XA: Bitten by squirrel, initial encounter .
There is a different code for the subsequent encounter. But you can only use that different code if the subsequent encounter / bite occurred in a different bodily location and at a different time. You must use the modifier GNAW if subsequent bite(s) occurred within 5 minutes of the first one.
Michele:
Haha! I have seen some really funny ICD10 codes. I think delaying it just prolongs the panic and worry of the providers. They don't really understand what it will entail, they are trying to prepare, and they are being told "Don't Wait!!" then it gets delayed??
Oh well, I keep telling my providers "don't get nervous, we are prepared, we will help you and your staff prepare, it will all be good." I know that's a basic explanation. Of course I am more detailed with them, just trying to point out that if you are taking the appropriate steps it doesn't have to be a horrible scary change.
PMRNC:
You guys have to check this out. LOL
http://icd10illustrated.com/
Billing2:
I really wish they would not delay. I think providers are going to get a little lazy about the whole thing now. I like struck by a dolphin.
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