International Classification Of Diseases

ICD-10: LTC must get ready
April 01, 2014The procrastination is over for the conversion to ICD-10 coding. After the third postponement of the start date last year, officials are adamant about starting the new format Oct. 1.

Ask the nursing expert ... about ICD-10's impact on nurses
April 01, 2014What is ICD-10? What does this mean for nurses?
With ICD-10 transition date firm and testing imminent, Medicare agency releases new provider resources
February 28, 2014Long-term care providers can refer to newly released materials about looming ICD-10 testing and the overall transition to the new coding system, but they should not expect any delay in the Oct. 1 transition date, according to the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Coding improvements to blame for uptick in fatal falls in the elderly, study finds
May 17, 2012More accurate coding and reporting could be the reason behind a recent spike of fall-related deaths in the elderly, new research finds.