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2011 ICD-9 Code Updates Are Available Now

New 2011 ICD9 Code UpdatesOctober 1, 2010 is when the New ICD-9 2011 codes take effect. If you neglect to update your existing billing software with the new updates, it could delay claims which then could result in delayed payments. We hope that you’ll take advantage of these resources now to avoid any delay in your payment for services.

Invalid ICD-9 Codes for 2010

Invalid 2010 ICD9 UpdatesThe invalid codes are the ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes that are invalid after September 30th, 2009. These codes must be at a higher level of specificity to be valid codes as of October 1, 2009

Revised 2010 ICD-9-CM Updates

2010 Revised ICD9 UpdatesThere are also many revisions to the language that ICD-9 codes use to describe conditions. Without updating the language to ICD-9 codes, a code could be selected improperly causing an incorrect code to be used.

New ICD-9-CM 2010 Code Updates

2010 Revised ICD9 UpdatesThe New, Revised and Invalid ICD-9 codes take effect October 1, 2009. Each year, BDA provides tools to assist physicians and organizations with the ICD-9 code changes. We’ve put together a Power Point presentation that goes over these changes for you. Neglecting to update your ICD-9 codes annually could delay claims and payments. Take advantage of these resources now so the ICD-9 changes will cause no delay in your payment for services.

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