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Orthopedics Clinical Concepts Guide - ICD10, from CMS


New Orthopedics Clinical Concepts Guide


To help physicians and other providers get quickly up to speed, CMS is launching the ICD-10 Clinical Concepts Series for specialties.

Posted on the CMS ICD-10 website, each guide in the series compiles key information from the Road to 10 online tool in a PDF format that can be readily shared, emailed, posted to websites, and printed.

Each guide includes:
  • Common ICD-10 codes and corresponding ICD-9 codes
  • Clinical documentation tips
  • Clinical scenarios
  • Links to interactive cases studies, in-depth webinars, and other Road to 10 features
Clinical Concepts for Orthopedics, highlights ICD-10 concepts for conditions like fractures, arthritis, shoulder pain, and more.
 



This one is for Orthopedics and is found at:
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10ClinicalConceptsOrthopedics1.pdf




Disclaimer: This guidance is to be used for an easy reference; the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM code books and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are the authoritative references for accurate and complete coding. This blog may contain references or links to statutes, regulations, or other policy materials. It is not intended to take the place of either the written law or regulations.  The information presented herein is for general informational purposes only and is accurate as of the date of publication.

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