How does a new ICD-10-CM diagnosis code make its way into the code set? On this episode of AHCC Talk, AHCC Advisory Board member Sherri Parson, RN, HCS-D, HCS-O, HCS-H, COS-C, and Sue Bowman, MJ, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA, Senior Director, Coding Policy and Compliance with AHIMA, join the discussion to explain the ICD-10-CM code proposal and approval process. Learn what makes a strong proposal, what evidence submitters should provide, how proposals move through the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee process, and why public comments can have a meaningful impact on the final outcome. The presentation emphasizes clinical validity, documentation, statistical and public health needs, and technical considerations when evaluating a proposed code or revision. Then, AHCC Advisory Board member Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, Vice President of Clinical Services with McBee, walks through the answer and rationale to the latest coding and OASIS scenario, including how code sequencing can change a patient's PDGM clinical grouping, functional category, and payment. ✅ Jan Milliman, HCS-D, Director, AHCC ✅ Sue Bowman, MJ, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA, Senior Director, Coding Policy and Compliance AHIMA® ✅ Sherri Parson, RN, HCS-D, HCS-O,HCS-H, COS-C, Owner, Parson Coding/Consulting LLC, and Regulatory Advisor, LSHERA ✅ Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, HCS-H, HCS-O, COS-C, Vice President of Clinical Services, McBee Links Mentioned In The Episode 🔗 ICD-10-CM Coordination & Maintenance Committee 🔗 ICD-10-CM code files, addenda, and guidelines 🔗 CMS ICD-10 website 🔗 AHA Coding Clinic 🔗Federal Register 🔗Send completed proposal template by the submission deadline to nchsicd10cm@cdc.gov ⬇️ Downloadable slides from this discussion: https://ahcc.decisionhealth.com/media/1807/ahcc-talk-episode-95-handouts.pdf 📧Have a question, episode request, or suggestions for a future panel guest? Email Jan at jan.milliman@decisionhealth.com
