Endocrine Insider
March 18, 2010

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a conference call for providers interested in learning more about the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) system. The call, titled Basic Introduction to ICD-10-CM, will take place on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDT.  This conference call will provide participants with an overview and basic introduction to both ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) requirements.

According to CMS, discussion topics for the call include requirements to report ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for services provided on or after October 1, 2013; key similarities and differences between the current ICD-9-CM system and ICD-10-CM; the general structure, characteristics, and new features of ICD-10-CM; the impact of ICD-10-CM on medical record documentation; and combating myths and misperceptions of the ICD-10-CM system.

Registration information and discussion materials for this conference call can be accessed at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ICD10/07_CMS_Sponsored_Calls.asp.