Ready for Oct. 1 coding changes?

Numerous coding changes take effect Oct. 1, 2008. Are you and your organization prepared? Several MS-DRGs will be modified as of Oct. 1. In addition, there are many additions and deletions to the exclusion list, as well as changes to CCs and MCCs.

One Yahoo newsgroup, the Hospital Inpatient Coders group, recently posted a checklist for coders to reference as they prepare for Oct. 1. The post contains links to numerous resources, and can be accessed here. Free registration is required to access the group.