Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD10 codes and although these are 2022 codes the effective date is October 1, 2021.
There are now 72,748 ICD10 diagnosis codes, and this year…
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Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD10 codes and although these are 2022 codes the effective date is October 1, 2021.
There are now 72,748 ICD10 diagnosis codes, and this year there will be 159 new codes added, 32 codes deleted, and 20 codes revised.
The code for back pain M54.5 will be deleted with the addition of 3 codes to replace it.
M54.50 Low back pain, unspecified
M54.51 Vertebrogenic low back pain
M54.59 Other low back pain
There are also new codes for non-radiographic spondyloarthritis for all levels of the spine.
Remember, for any dates of service on or after 10-1-2021 the new codes must be used and AAC Information Network has a list of the complete code updates.
AAC understands billing with incorrect acupuncture CPT and ICD codes can lead to claim rejections and delays in payments, which can have a devastating impact on generating revenue and keeping you in business.
If you are experiencing insurance claim denial, staff spending too much time trying to get claims paid, and patients asking why their claims have not been paid then American Acupuncture Council Network is your solution.
American Acupuncture Council Network stays ahead of the curve on the latest trends and changes in billing and coding utilizing their direct channel of communication with the insurance companies and organizations that set the guidelines.
There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for over 30 years.
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