2022 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines Released, Highlighted by Post-COVID-19 Guidance

Published: Thu, 07/15/21

Released earlier in the year than in the past, the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting of ICD-10-CM became available online on July 12. You can access the full guideline document at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website:

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