As of October 1st, 2015 the diagnostic codes for Medicare increase in number from 14,000 codes to 70,000 codes. The International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) has been updated and is the diagnostic bible for doctors and hospitals whom classify your illness with a code which then corresponds to payment by Medicare. As we know the key to having your Medicare claim paid and in what amount can be the infamous 'code.' What Is The ICD-10 and How Does It Affect My Medicare? The ICD - 10 is … [Read more...] about Medicare Codes Change And How It Affects You