New ICD-10 Codes and MS-DRGs for Covid-19 in 2021
Dec 2, 2020
Coming January 1, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will introduce 21 new ICD-10 procedure codes for Covid-19, including vaccines, and Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs) for six Covid-19 ICD-10 diagnosis codes.
Newer CPT codes and Medicare payment allowances for vaccines and monocolonal antibodies are also ready.
IMA will continue to monitor regulator guidance and offer meaningful, practical, timely information.
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