Understanding circulatory system anatomy will help you prepare for coming conversion to ICD-10-CM/PCS
Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies, March 1, 2010
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Some coding programs simply don't place sufficient emphasis on these content areas that will essentially become the foundation for compliant coding under ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, says Safian.
When the coding update finally becomes effective October 1, 2013, this lack of emphasis may become a major problem—and negatively affect coding compliance, she explains.
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