The final rule to implement the ICD-10 code set, which was released on January 16, 2009 and them promptly put on hold by the Obama Administration on January 21, 2009 for further review, has been officially released. It has been determined that the effective date will not be extended and the comment period will not be re-opened. Accordingly, the final rule calls for the implementation of the ICD-10 code set in the United States by October 1, 2013.

CCH Chicago Bureau, March 5, 2009

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