ICD-10 Post-Implementation: Coding Basics Revisited MLN Connects® Video

(Source – CMS.gov)

In this Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ICD-10 video, Sue Bowman from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and Nelly Leon-Chisen from the American Hospital Association (AHA) discuss the unique characteristics and features of the ICD-10 coding system. Topics include:

• What is a valid code
• Guidelines for coding and reporting
• Coding process and examples: 7th character, unspecified codes, external cause codes, laterality
• How to submit coding questions
• Resources for coders

Visit the Medicare Fee-For-Service Provider Resources webpage for a complete list of Medicare Learning Network resources on ICD-10.

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