ICD-10 for the Dermatologist and Psoriasis Care Provider. Issue 4 (December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Algzlan, Haitham; Varada, Sowmya; Posnick, Mark; Gottlieb, Alice B.
• Is Part Of: Psoriasis forum. Volume 20a:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 104
• Page End: 107
• Publication Date: 2014-12
• Subjects: ICD-9 -- ICD-10 -- psoriasis ICD-9 -- psoriasis ICD-10 -- dermatology ICD; Psoriasis -- Periodicals; Psoriasis; Psoriasis; Periodicals; 616.722
• DOI: 10.1177/247553031420a00401
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1089-3504

Abstract

On March 31, 2014, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced an Oct. 1, 2015, deadline for the implementation of ICD-10. Importantly, the shift will be immediate, with no rollout or overlap period. This means that starting on Oct. 1, 2015, any claims filed using ICD-9 codes will be denied. This article hopes to provide an overview of ICD-10, the main differences between the 9th and 10th version, and its implications for the dermatology practice and those who manage psoriasis.