While the former version of the ICD had a mostly numeric structure, the ICD-10-CM utilizes an alphanumeric coding structure. And those working in other areas of health will want to become familiar with any additional relevant chapters. However, disorders related to amnesia and care-provider dependencies, for example, are not found in this behavioral health chapter.įamiliarity should also be developed with Chapter 6 (Diseases of the Nervous System), Chapter 18 (Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, not otherwise classified) and Chapter 21 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services).
Psychologists will typically use Chapter 5 entitled Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. The first component is understanding how the basic structure of the upcoming ICD-10-CM varies from the current structure of the ICD-9-CM. Three basic steps are recommended to help with the transition. The American Psychological Association Practice Organization (APAPO) has developed several resources to assist members in creating a smooth transition to the new coding system. However, with the increased diagnostic nuances come a significant administrative learning curve as well. This can lead to greater individualized care, advanced treatment planning, superior care coordination across fields and improved reliability in research settings. With nearly five times as many codes as the previous version, the ICD-10-CM proves beneficial for psychologists as more specificity will be routinely captured in diagnoses. At this time there is no indication that a delay or extension will be presented: Beginning October 1, 2015, claims filed using prior versions of the codes from the ICD-9-CM will be denied as unprocessable. On this date, the ICD-10 coding classification will become the new baseline for clinical data, clinical documentation, claims processing and public health reporting. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final ruling that Octois the mandatory compliance date for all entities subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements to transition to the ICD-10-CM.
Psychologists and other health professionals have a fast-approaching deadline to contend with in their already busy schedules.
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