New E codes require detailed documentation
Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies, December 1, 2009
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Code E011.1 is one of 170 new E codes that help provide a more detailed narrative about a particular accident or injury. The codes became effective October 1.
The intent of many of these new codes is to facilitate transition to ICD-10 and to enhance research and evaluation of injury prevention strategies, says Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CCDS. McCall is director of HIM and coding at HCPro, Inc., in Marblehead, MA.
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