IUJ1J

IUJ1J IUJ1J

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ICD-9-CM is Outdated• 30 years old – technology has changed• Many categories full• Not descriptive enoughPat Brooks, CMS6

Why Do We Need aNew Coding System?• Reimbursement – would enhance accuratepayment for services rendered• Quality – would facilitate evaluation of medicalprocesses and outcomesPat Brooks, CMS7

ICD-9-CM is Outdated• 30 years old – technology has changed• Many categories full• Not descriptive enoughPat Brooks, CMS6

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