How soon after a code has been added or deleted will the GEMs be updated to reflect these changes?
We update ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 codes each year. We post updates to the GEMs each January to reflect these annual updates and will continue to update the codes and GEMs on an annual basis. There will be future discussions at the ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance (C&M) Committee meetings as to whether or not we should freeze updates to ICD-9-CM and/or ICD-10 in order to facilitate planning for ICD-10 implementation. Information about the ICD-9-CM C&M Committee meetings can be found at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ICD10/08_ICD9CM_Coordination_and_Maintenance_Committee_Meetings.asp on the CMS website.
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