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FY2019 ICD-10-CM

codes have been released

Have you loaded your 2019 codes yet?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the fiscal year (FY)
2019 ICD-10-CM (diagnosis) code changes in June 2018. These 2019 ICD-10-CM codes
are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019,
and for patient encounters occurring from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
There were 473 code changes beginning October 1, 2018, including 279 new codes,
143 revised codes, and 51 deactivated codes, according to the CDC website.
In addition, there were 39 additional changes added from the proposed rule (list).
Please contact your SCC Client Relations Manager (CRM) for further assistance.
Thank you for giving SCC Soft Computer the opportunity to serve you.

Are you using RCM

for your LMRP codes?

MediCodes , your source for billing codes
TM

In August 2018, RCM Enterprise Services, Inc. (RCM), a technology partner
of SCC Soft Computer, announced a new product for revenue cycle billing, MediCodes™.
Powered by MediQuant , MediCodes is a comprehensive set of documentation rules Used in hospitals, physician offices, labs,
®
to accurately verify and analyze medical necessity validation functionality. registration, pre-registration, compliance,
scheduling, billing, and coding—or with any
Delivered to you on a monthly basis, MediCodes provides current and precise codes healthcare software used in areas where
(formerly formatted by Quadax) that are easily uploaded into your system. These codes are medical necessity is managed—MediCodes
auto-generated each month, are formatted specifically for SCC (e.g., SoftA/R and SoftLab), delivers the following:
and include documentation. In fact, RCM worked with MediQuant to develop and test the
new code set with SCC’s applications. • LMRP, procedures (CPT),
and diagnosis codes
With MediCodes, SCC clients no longer have to purchase their LMRP (Local Medical
Review Policy) codes through Quadax. One of the most valuable features of this service • Monthly add-ons and edit rules
is that RCM now supports these codes. In the past, if there was an issue with codes • Covered and non-covered
from Quadax, clients were referred back to the vendor. Now, issues are addressed diagnosis codes
directly by RCM’s client support team.
• Denial codes
To learn more about this value-added service, please contact your SCC CRM. • Effective dates and expiration dates

Founded in 2009, RCM Enterprise Services, Inc. is a single-source provider for healthcare • Policies (as published by the contractors)
information technology and revenue cycle management services. Designed to significantly • Commentary on rule changes
impact front-end outreach functionality and processes, RCM captures required information with every update
for revenue cycle billing and maximizing cash collections. RCM offers solutions
for professionals in all laboratory complexities and disciplines who are considering
an outreach business or who want to augment their existing outreach program.
RCM Enterprise Services provides essential medical necessity criteria
to healthcare organizations.