Get to Know the Codes

CMS' Special Edition MLN Matters article SE0832- Revised, called "The ICD-10 CM/PCS-The Next Generation of Coding," outlines general information for providers on the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition (ICD-10) classification system. Compared to the current ICD-9 system, ICD-10 offers more detailed information in order to capture advancements in clinical medicine, the agency said. Get up close and personal with the new coding system by reading the complete update.