Posted 09:18AM EST, July 16, 2008
International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Codes
New standards for medical billing codes are on the way, and some healthcare personnel may not be fully aware of what changes are to come.
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The transition from International Classification of Diseases (ICD) version 9 codes to ICD-10 codes is set to occur in the next several years. HealthcareITNews has a feature about cost increases that some healthcare providers may not realize are in store with the billing code change. The Wall Street Journal Health Blog has a humorous take on ICD-9 codes.
Sources: HealthcareITNews, The Wall Street Journal.
Sources: HealthcareITNews, The Wall Street Journal.
