Transitioning ICD-10-CM/PCS data management processes.

摘要

The healthcare Husiry depends on coded data for a variety of purposes including research, quality reporting, and other administrative uses. Therefore a smooth ICD-10-CM/PCS transition is critical in maintaining operations. ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS codes are different in structure and definition, raising data management challenges.ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems provide greater specificity and updated medical terminology than ICD-9-CM. For example, ICD-10-CM obstetrical diagnosis codes no longer identify the episode of care but provide information on the trimester. ICD-9-CM offers three codes for spotting based on the episode of care: