Is a primary diagnosis code required for fee-for-service claiming?
A. Yes, the primary diagnosis code reflects the condition primarily responsible for the student’s treatment. Primary diagnosis codes are listed in the International Classification of Disease, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). The ICD-9-CM is revised annually on approximately September 15. The ICD-9-CM is available from the publisher at: Practice Management Information Corporation 4727 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300 Los Angeles, California 90010 1-800-633-7467 Web site: www.medicalbookstore.
A. Yes, the primary diagnosis code reflects the condition primarily responsible for the student’s treatment. Primary diagnosis codes are listed in the International Classification of Disease, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). The ICD-9-CM is revised annually on approximately September 15.
A. Yes, the primary diagnosis code reflects the condition primarily responsible for the student’s treatment. Primary diagnosis codes are listed in the International Classification of Disease, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). The ICD-9-CM is revised annually, with code additions, deletions and revisions effective on October 1 of each year.
