Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert

ICD-10-CM Update:

Sickle-Cell and Hemolytic Anemia Diagnoses Highlight Your Upcoming Oncology/Hematology Changes

Always report the code with the highest level of specificity, based on documentation. October 1 brings the next round of ICD-10-CM codes to both software and manuals, and if you’re not prepared, your claims could end up in limbo — particularly for hematology coders. In a nutshell: You won’t find any changes to the neoplasm section, but you will see [...]
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