Part B Insider (Multispecialty) Coding Alert
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Published on Fri Feb 12, 2010
• Want to get a leg up on ICD-10? CMS is offering an introduction to the new diagnosis code system, which will be in place as of Oct. 1, 2013. You can dial in to CMS's educational conference call on March 23 to get a lowdown on the structure of ICD-10, how it will differ from ICD-9, and find out some common ICD-10 myths, which CMS intends to clear up. To register for the call, visit www.cms.hhs.gov/ICD10/07_CMS_Sponsored_Calls.asp.
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