ICD-10 Benefits
Friday, May 28th, 2010Why the switch from ICD–9 codes to ICD–10 codes? While the health care industry has used ICD–9 codes for over 25 years, the code set has not been able to keep up with changes in medicine…newer conditions, and newer ways of treating patients.
The ICD–10 diagnosis code set has been designed to capture much more specific information on the patient’s diagnosis.
The procedure code set will enable hospitals to record much more specific information on procedures performed and devices used.
- ICD–10 provides better information on diagnoses and inpatient hospital procedures
- This data is routinely collected on claims
- The data can be used to improve many of the functions of the State Medicaid program
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