Seminar Combats ICD-9 Grace Period Elimination by Revealing Over 151 Coding Changes

Seminar Combats ICD-9 Grace Period Elimination by Revealing Over 151 Coding Changes: "This year, the grace period for
providers to implement the FY 2005 ICD-9 coding updates has been eliminated.
Effective October 1, 2004, claims using outdated codes 'will automatically be
returned to the provider for corrections, which could slow down cash flow and
result in extra time spent correcting documentation as well as claims,' says
M. Aaron Little, CPA, supervising consultant with BKD LLP in Springfield, Mo."