Comparing Id-9 And ICD-10-CM

ICD-9-CM codes could before be labeled in just one code, now with more clinical detail to sort through, ICD-10-CM have many more codes to choose from that are much more detail oriented and specific.

The only projects that the organization is currently undergoing is the preparation for the implementation of the new ICD-10 coding. We are hoping that with the new computer coding assistant that it will help the HIM staff transition better and be able to look up the new codes for all the diagnosis and procedures more easily and quickly.

There are two trends that I have learned about from UMA and TV. ICD-10 replacing IDC-9. ICD-10 will provide the medical billing/coder with more descriptions for describing encounters and hospital stay for patients. Where ICD-9 had 3,824 procedure codes and 14,025 diagnosis codes, ICD-10 on the other hand, has 71,924 procedure codes and 69,823 diagnosis codes that is a big difference. The affordable care act also made an impacted on billing/coding since more people are getting procedures done. These procedures will need to be coded and documented for doctors and hospitals to get paid.

21 DIAGNOSIS OR NATURE OF THE ILLNESS OR INJURY - Enter the applicable ICD indicator to identify which version of ICD codes is being reported. Enter the indicator between the vertical, dotted lines in the upper right-hand portion of the field.

The new system increases the number of procedure codes nearly 20-fold when compared with the old ICD-9 set. We’re talking going from about 4,000 procedure codes to 87,000 procedure codes.

The continue use of ICD-9 codes after the effective date could result in the denial of reimbursement claims. This task can be assigned to the healthcare organization’s management team to determine a solution avoiding a break down in the system. Rahmathulla states, “In instances of an audit, appropriate documentation will make the query process substantially easier while enabling coders to clarify issues without having to query the provider multiple times for answers” (“Migration To The ICD-10 Coding System S187). It is important to accurately document to reduce the amount of claim denials. With the new specificity requirement of the ICD-10 and documentation supporting a claim, lowers the chances of healthcare fraud. The healthcare management team will oversee the process to prevent the risk of exposure.

I am choosing ICD-10 Codes. The reason I have chosen ICD-10 codes is because every medical facility uses the ICD-10 codes for the billing and coding. That is the only way they get paid is by using ICD-10 codes. They will all receive adequate payments using the updated codes and the right type of billing.

ICD-10 is a huge change from ICD-9, the main purpose was to help coders code more specific. One benefit of ICD-10 is to give the doctor an electronic trail of proof for payments from patients, insurance, government, and hospitals. ICD-9 having diagnosis codes ranging from three to five digits but ICD-10 having diagnosis codes ranging from three to seven digits will automatically give you a more detailed code. Using ICD-10 gives you a lesser risk of getting audited. Giving a specific description on claim forms will make it harder to get the wrong code. ICD-10 will improve healthcare, the codes are more detailed making the data and communication flow faster. ICD-10's will help guarantee the physician reputation; the electronic trails are reported

The main and most obvious difference between ICD-9 and ICD-10 is that there is a significant increase in the amount of codes. ICD-9-CM has an approximate of 17,849 codes when combining all procedural and diagnosis codes, whereas ICD-10 has well over 68,000 Clinical Modification (CM) codes and over 71,000 Procedural Coding System (PCS) codes. There are also several structural differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS. Some of them are:

ICD codes provide information to various entities, such as public health, government, and insurers. Information consist of “epidemiology, health management, and treatment” related to disease processes. (Athenahealth, 2018). The codes offer advancement in healthcare by:

There are lots of similarities and differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10. You need to look up the terms in a coding manual, but the codes are all different. Both ICD-9 and ICD-10 code to the highest greatest level of specificity per the information provided. The ICD-9 codes were 3-5 digits where the ICD-10 codes are 5-7 digits in length. ICD-10 codes are more specific as to left or right, front or back where ICD-9 codes were not as specific. In ICD-10, an “X” is used as a placeholder

What Importance might there be to the United States using the same reporting system?(ICD-10 ) as the rest of the world?. If the United States did not adopt this system how might this system impact the world?. The importance for ICD-10 is to track the codes for patients procedures, making sure you have those right codes identified for the insurance company. Because you must know the codes for that patients procedure. Otherwise you could messed up something by law .The Code are used to inform medical schemes about the conditions of the members were treated for. ICD-10 stands for International classification of diseases related to health problems. The ICD-10 translates the written description of medical, and health information. The information

Number of codes: ICD-9 has 17,000 diagnostic codes and almost 4,000 procedure codes. In contrast, ICD-10 70,000 diagnostic codes (clinical modification codes) and more than 72,000 procedure codes.

The compliance date for implementation of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-CM/PCS) was October 1, 2013 for all covered entities. Although, a number of countries that have already converted to ICD-10:

ICD-10. Essentially it is the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. Essentially it can be implemented to make the process of filing a insurance claim much easier and hassle free so that you do not get a denied form back when you submit a claim on behalf of the patient. I came across this when I was searching about new technology that has been implemented in modern times as per chapter 2 section on developing new technology and how it has always had benefits and disadvantages within the field of healthcare. From what I have researched it would appear as though ICD-10 is no exception. I found an article talking about the pros and cons of this program and essentially what it comes