Healthcare Providers Implement ICD10
Staff Report From Valdosta CEO
Thursday, October 8th, 2015
On October 1, 2015, all healthcare providers are required by the United States to convert from ICD-9 to ICD-10 coding for all billing and payment of all inpatient medical services, as well as outpatient testing and diagnostic services. ICD-10 diagnostic codes are now required on all orders for medical services to be provided.
South Georgia Medical Center, its campuses and affiliates, must have the new codes on all orders for medical tests and procedures. The lack of updated codes will cause delays for lab work, x-rays and other outpatient services.
