ICD-10 News: Training Webinar Video

News Updates | January 24, 2014

ICD-10 Coding Basics MLN Connects™ Video Are you ready to transition to ICD-10 on October 1, 2014? To help make sure you’re prepared, CMS has released a new MLN Connects™ video on ICD-10 Coding Basics. Sue Bowman from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) provides a basic introduction to ICD-10 coding, including: Similarities to and differences from ICD-9 ICD-10 code structure Coding process and examples 7th Character Placeholder "x" Excludes notes Unspecified codes External cause codes To receive notification of upcoming MLN Connects videos and calls and the latest Medicare program information on ICD-10, subscribe to the weekly MLN Connects™ Provider eNews. Keep Up to Date on ICD-10 Visit the CMS ICD-10 website for the latest news and resources to help you prepare for the October 1, 2014, deadline. Sign up for CMS ICD-10 Industry Email Updatesand follow us on Twitter.