The 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
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Note: The 2011 ICD-9 Updates are now available.
We have reviewed all of the ICD-9 2009 updates, and compiled a summarized list of all of the changes that need to made in order for you to be compliant.
Claims submitted with invalid/deleted ICD-9 codes for service dates on or after October 1, 2008 will be rejected.
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The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (most commonly known by the abbreviation ICD) provides codes to classify diseases and a wide variety of signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances and external causes of injury or disease. Every health condition can be assigned to a unique category and given a code, up to six characters long. Such categories can include a set of similar diseases.
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BDA provides its clients with a detailed summary that identifies key coding issues such as invalid, deleted or revised codes and descriptive changes. A customized Action Plan is developed and implemented over the life of the engagement.
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