A fairly large overhaul of the ICD-10 codes is set to begin on October 1st. In 2022, the update included 159 new codes while this year includes over 1,000 new codes. Added to that, well over 200 codes were deleted. It’s enough to make your head spin! Significant changes were made to dementia codes to…
A fairly large overhaul of the ICD-10 codes is set to begin on October 1st. In 2022, the update included 159 new codes while this year includes over 1,000 new codes. Added to that, well over 200 codes were deleted. It’s enough to make your head spin! Significant changes were made to dementia codes to include severity of the dementia as well as behavioral and psychological symptoms. Additionally, these new codes will allow providers to plan the patient’s care appropriately. Both home health and hospice providers must ensure their coding staff are aware of the all the changes and new guidance—not only for the dementia codes, but others as well.
