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This post is not risk adjustment related but a reference new codes for COVID-19:  The topic is  "Special Announcements for the ICD-10-CM Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Vaping Coding" *Various codes from COVID-19 *New ICD-10-CM Code 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) *New ICD-10-CMD code for vaping *Vaping Coding Guidance 2019 ICD - ICD-10-CM - International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (cdc.gov) [https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd10cm.htm CDC > NCHS > Classification of Diseases, Functioning and Disability As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (CDC/NCHS) is implementing additional codes into the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) for reporting to include:  • Encounter for screening for COVID-19 (Z11.52)  • Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19 (Z20.822)  • Perso

 From the MLN Web-based Training Course this is a course on 'Diagnosis Coding: Using the ICD-10-CM' It is a free course from CMS, HHS & Me dic are Learning Network. "This 1-hour course offers information on the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) as well as the ICD-10-CM classification system and coding examples." There are four lessons on this topic. Happy learning! Diagnosis Coding: Using the ICD-10-CM (cms.gov) 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