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NOTEWORTHY
ICD-10/DSM-5 Additions What You Need to Know
DATA NOTE
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You may recall that on October 1, 2015, diagnosis codes changed from the 9th edition of the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems ICD-9 to the 10th edition, also known as ICD-10. For the first
time in over three decades, new codes were implemented for all diagnoses, and the total number of medical diagnostic codes increased five-fold—from approximately 13,000 to 69,000. In recognition of the enormous overhaul to this system and the adjustments that come with it, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) had allowed a grace period of a year, while also introducing additional codes to the repertoire.
As of October 1, 2016, these additional codes must be used in place of the old ICD-10 codes, or you will likely see your claims denied.
Find out more important information about this on the
AAMFT Blog.
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REHABILITATION COUNSELORS
SOURCE: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS 2016-17 OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK
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