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| Dynamic Chiropractic – December 1, 2019, Vol. 37, Issue 12 |
Code Changes for 2020
By Samuel A. Collins
You are indeed correct that ICD-10 coding makes its updates on Oct. 1
for the following year. This means the codes actually update on that
date and any date of service on or after Oct. 1 must use the new or
updated code to be valid. CPT codes or procedure codes actually do not
update or become effective until Jan. 1. It is important to understand
this distinction, the dates of enactment, and adjust your billing
protocols accordingly each year as applicable. Continue reading on digital
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