CMS News

The following information has been received by ANCO.


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The following ICD-10-CM/PCS publications are now available from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Learning Network:

· ICD-10-CM/PCS Myths & Facts (June 2009), which presents correct information in response to some myths regarding the ICD-10-Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System, is now available in print format. To place your order, visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNGenInfo/ , scroll down to “Related Links Inside CMS” and select “MLN Product Ordering Page.”

· ICD-10-CM-PCS Bookmark (revised August 2009), which provides information about the ICD-10-Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System including the benefits of adopting the coding system, recommended steps to be taken in order to plan and prepare for implementation of the coding system, and where additional information about the coding system can be found, is now available in downloadable format at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/ICD-10ClinModBookmrk.pdf .