Compare and learn about the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-9 medical codes.

1. ICD-9-CM vs. ICD-10-CM

2. ICD-9-CM VS. ICD-10-CM ICD-9–CM Format 1 2 3 4 5 . Etiology, anatomic site manifestation Category ICD-10-CM Format 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 . . Etiology, anatomic site, severity, or other clinical detail Category Extensions

3. ICD-10 codes consist of up to seven digits, with a seventh digit extension. Characters 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 . . Definition Name of Section Body System Root Operation Body Part Approach Device Qualifier

4. The following example shows the more detailed information gained through the additional characters

5. Comparisons of the Diagnosis Code Sets

6. Comparisons of Procedure Codes The following are examples showing the different formats of the procedure codes

7. Character Comparison Between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM ICD-10-CM Character Format Digit 1 is alphabetic characters Digit 2 and 3 are numeric digits Digit 4-7 are alphabetic or numeric characters

8. Fact Sheet Upcoming HIPAA Dates: January 1, 2012 Compliance with version 5010 transactions October 1, 2013 Compliance with ICD-10 code sets

9. Mini Quiz ICD-10-CM will have up to how many character extensions? What is the compliance date for ICD-10-CM? The first character in the ICD-10-CM book is it Alphabetic or Numeric? The fourth character in the ICD-10 book’s definition description? HealthTech hopes that the information contained herein will be informative and helpful on industry topics. However, please note that this information is not intended to be definitive. HealthTech and its affiliates expressly disclaim any and all liability, whatsoever, for any such information and for any use made thereof. Recipients of this information should consult original source materials and qualified healthcare regulatory counsel for specific guidance in healthcare reimbursement and regulatory matters.