AdministrativeCommercialJuly 1, 2025

Update: essential ICD‑10‑CM compliance for outpatient facility claims

Effective August 1, 2025, we will update our outpatient facility editing system to align with ICD‑10‑CM correct coding guidelines that require facility claims to include the appropriate primary diagnosis for outpatient services. Ensure that Box 67 on the UB‑04 claim form contains the correct principal diagnosis so that your claims process successfully.

Refer to the ICD‑10‑CM Official Guidelines for more information. If you have concerns about the outcome of a claim, you are encouraged to use the standard claim dispute process outlined in the provider manual to address them.

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PUBLICATIONS: July 2025 Provider Newsletter