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Better Codes, Better Patient Safety
Health Management Technology, 07/01/09

Schwend GT - The mandated switch to the new International Classification of Diseases version 10 (ICD-10-CM) is scheduled for 2013, and should signal a move to improved patient safety due to the greater detail of the new codes. While there are limitations within ICD-9-CM, there also are concerns surrounding the transition process for the new codes.

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