FY 2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes
The fiscal year (FY)2025 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes have been released. These 2025 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are to be used for outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy visits that occur between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025. In this article, I will highlight some of the additions to the FY 2025 ICD-10-CM that may have an impact on physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy services.
Understanding ICD-10 as it Applies to Pelvic Health
This 2-hour webinar program will build upon the basics of ICD-10 by providing in-depth ICD-10 coding and documentation scenarios for physical therapy services with a focus on pelvic health conditions.
Understanding ICD-10 As It Applies to Outpatient Therapy and Orthopedic Conditions
This 2-hour webinar is intended for the beginner to an immediate physical therapist, occupational therapist, and/or coder and will thoroughly explain and answer many of the questions that you may have regarding ICD-10 and diagnosis codes.
Understanding ICD-10 as It Applies to Outpatient Speech Therapy Services
This webinar will teach SLPs how to correctly select the ICD-10 diagnosis codes based on the physicians order and/or the SLPs’ evaluation findings and documentation.
Understanding ICD-10 As It Applies to Outpatient Therapy and Orthopedic Conditions
This 2-hour webinar is intended for the beginner to an immediate physical therapist, occupational therapist, and/or coder and will thoroughly explain and answer many of the questions that you may have.
UHC Community Plan Implements Inappropriate Primary Diagnosis Policy
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community plan has implemented a new inappropriate primary diagnosis policy with an effective date of June 1, 2021. This new policy will deny claims where an inappropriate diagnosis is in box 67 on a UB-04 claim form or its electronic equivalent. This policy is being implemented in 20 states and will impact outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy services. To access this policy, click
New ICD-10-CM Codes Take Effect October 1, 2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released ICD-10-CM for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 on their website. These 2021 ICD-10-CM codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021 and for patient encounters occurring from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. To access the FY 2021 ICD-10-CM new, revised and deleted ICD-10-CM codes effective October 1, 2020, click HERE. To access the files from the CMS website, click HERE.