With the transition to PDPM, PDGM, and impact of diagnosis conditions on the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), it is more important than ever to use ICD-10-CM accurately to code medical and treatment diagnoses to the highest level of specificity. The following resources are available to help occupational therapists use ICD-10-CM appropriately.
Search for ICD-10-CM codes
Use the National Center for Health Statistics ICD-10-CM Browser Tool to search for ICD-10-CM codes.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services resources
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided extensive resources about ICD-10
CMS has also provided this guide: Clinical Concepts for Orthopedics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided additional resources for providers regarding ICD-10.
Insurance resources
Amerigroup has provided these tips for ICD-10.
American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic:
Providers may submit specific questions about ICD-10 to the AHA Coding Clinic. This is a free resource with registration. Please follow the guidelines for submitting questions and be sure to include your specific setting and provider type.
ICD-11 resources
ICD-11 is coming. Find out the latest on the new coding system: CDC update on U.S. implementation