ICD 10 Transitional Code fields in 485’s

Available with Main office software version dated 8/18/15 or later ICD 10 Code fields will be available in the Additional Diagnosis tab in the 485 Document.  Fields for Transitional ICD 10 codes have been available with previous version updates for the Primary and Secondary Diagnosis in the 485.  The Transitional ICD 10 codes will be included on the Print Form for non-Medicare 485’s.  The ICD 10 codes will print with the label, “ICD 10 Transition Diagnosis Effective 10/12015”, for 485’s whose Certification period will cross the October 1, 2015 time point.  The Transitional codes are included on the print form for Fee for Service Payers who may require Clinical Documentation and when providers request authorizations for dates of service 10/1/2015 or later.