Why transition to ICD-10-CM from ICD-9-CM?
ICD-9 Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) is nearly 30 years old, and many of its diagnosis categories are full, preventing further expansion. In fact, it’s estimated that the ICD-9-CM procedure code set will run out of codes in 2009. In addition, ICD-9-CM is not flexible enough to quickly incorporate emerging diagnoses and procedures. Also, it is not accurate enough to identify diagnoses and procedures precisely. In contrast, ICD-10-CM provides detailed information on procedures, allows ample space for capturing new technology and devices, and has a logical structure with clear, consistent definitions. What You Need to Know Gateway EDI systems will be fully compliant for processing both ANSI 5010 and the ICD-10-CM code sets according to the timelines established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). January 1, 2011–Gateway EDI systems will be ready to begin testing the new 5010 standards.January 1, 2012–Gateway EDI plans for its systems to handle all current formats
