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Coding Corner: Review updates to the 2020 ICD-10-CM Guidelines

by Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC

The fiscal year (FY) 2020 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, released shortly after the FY 2020 ICD-10-CM code release, provide instructions for healthcare professionals on how to appropriately report complex diagnoses. Coders should take time to review changes that affect coding for select services beginning October 1.

Narrative changes in the Guidelines are bolded, text that has been moved to another area is underlined, and updated headings are italicized.

 

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