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Hi John, I want to make sure you saw that the final 2019 codes were released by CMS this past Monday. A total of 615 code changes will take effect on Oct. 1, including 279 new codes, 285 revised codes and 51 code deletions. There are also hundreds of changes to the Tabular instructions and Alphabetic Index. The final FY2019 code set includes 32 additional new codes that weren't on the proposed list released April 24. Additionally, 285 codes underwent revision in the tabular section, which includes changes to code descriptions as well as tabular instructions. Join me for a live webinar next Thursday, June 21 to understand key updates to the FY2019 code set and learn how these updates will impact the home health coding environment so you can start preparing now! [Webinar] Prepare for Hundreds of ICD-10 Code Changes Coming October 1 Thursday, June 21, 2018 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET Register Now This comprehensive webinar will help you: Get details on the 15 new codes for postprocedural infections proposed to be added to an expanded T81.4- subcategory, adding specificity regarding the location and depth of the infection Learn about the changes to neoplasm coding with 45 new codes to report carcinomas, malignant and benign neoplasms, and melanocytic nevii of the eyelids Understand when to use the four new codes that cover forms of cerebrovascular disease, including I63.89 (Other cerebral infarction) and I67.850 (Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy) Learn how to use the new, more specific myalgia codes that are set to expand from one to four, with the deletion of M79.1 (Myalgia) and the addition of four new codes Get details on when and how to use new codes for urethral stricture, horseshoe abscess, and unspecified cannabis use with withdrawal and dependence with withdrawal Understand which areas will require greater detail and better documentation in order to code to the highest level of specificity Make sure to get this can't miss webinar on your calendar for next week! Megan Batty, HCS-D Coding Product and Content Specialist Executive Editor, Diagnosis Coding Pro for Home Health newsletter |
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