The fiscal year (FY) 2021 update to the ICD-10-CM code set includes 26 new codes for nervous system conditions such as cerebellar ataxia and Dravet syndrome. Review these new codes and associated updates to the ICD-10-CM guidelines set to go into effect October 1.
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Master FY 2021 ICD-10-CM coding for nervous system conditions
Source: JustCoding
The fiscal year (FY) 2021 update to the ICD-10-CM code set includes 26 new codes for nervous system conditions such as cerebellar ataxia and Dravet syndrome. Review these new codes and associated updates to the ICD-10-CM guidelines set to go into effect October 1.
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Note from the instructor: FY 2021 IPPS updates to Medicare interoperability and other quality program requirements
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This week's note from the instructor reviews the FY 2021 updates to interoperability and other inpatient quality programs from the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule.
 

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