ICD-10-CM/PCS

Training Tools & Resources

AHIMA’s ICD-10 Training Tools, Resources & FAQs

AHIMA has developed a comprehensive set of Training Tools, Resources, and FAQs to help you prepare for ICD-10/PCS implementation. AHIMA’s Role-Based Training model identifies key tasks or milestones that must be completed within specific time frames by specific organizations and in some cases specific roles within organizations.

CHIA Offers Complimentary PowerPoint Tool for ICD-10 Implementation Training

An ICD-10 PowerPoint to promote awareness of ICD-10 implementation and to promote consistency with messaging is available at no cost to you. The ICD-10 101 PowerPoint is an excellent tool, developed by CHIA’s Coding and Data Quality Committee as a way to help members promote awareness of ICD-10 implementation as well as to provide consistency with messaging within their organizations. You are encouraged to download the PowerPoint, edit it as necessary for your needs within your own organization, for presentation to medical staff, health information management staff, and others within your organization.

ICD-10 Coding Tip of the Month

ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Compliance Date

Healthcare providers, payers, and other covered entities in the United States must start using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS on October 1, 2013.

A smooth, successful transition by the compliance date of October 1, 2013, requires a well-planned and well-managed implementation process. Proper planning and preparation are critical so organizations can leverage their ICD-10 investments and move beyond mere compliance to achieve strategic advantage.

Code Set Updates

The last regular annual update to both ICD-9 and ICD-10 code sets will be made on October 1, 2011.

  • On October 1, 2012 there will be only limited code updates to both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 code sets to capture new technology and new diseases.
  • There will be no updates to ICD-9-CM on October 1, 2013 as the system will no longer be a HIPAA standard.
  • On October 1, 2014 regular updates to ICD-10 will begin.

The ICD-9 Coordination & Maintenance Committee will continue to meet twice a year during the freeze. At these meetings the public will be allowed to comment on whether or not requests for new diagnosis and procedure codes should be created based on the need to capture new technology or disease. Any code requests that do not meet the criteria will be evaluated for implementation within ICD-10 on or after October 1, 2014, once the partial freeze is ended. Minutes of the ICD-9 Coordination & Maintenance Committee meetings are available online.