New rx needed with ICD-10 dx code?

[jcm189]

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I was trying to process a refill for test strips today but it rejected because i had to put in an icd-10 diagnosis code. The script was written befor transitioning to icd-10 and had an icd-9 dx code. Can I put in the icd-10 code without getting a new rx? No sure what to do for auditing purposes. :/

 

[Sine Cura]

https://questions.cms.gov/faq.php?id=5005&faqId=12302

After ICD-10 implementation, how should pharmacies handle prescriptions with ICD-9 codes that were written prior to the implementation date?

When filling prescriptions that were written prior to the ICD-10 implementation date of October 1, 2015, pharmacies have the option to use the reimbursement mappings posted on the 2015 ICD-10-CM and GEMs and 2015 ICD-10 PCS and GEMs web pages to translate ICD-9 codes into ICD-10. New prescriptions written after the transition to ICD-10 must use ICD-10 codes.

Key point is "have the option." To play it safe it is better to get a new Rx.

 

[waiter]

Take care of the patient and remap ICD-9 to ICD-10

 

[farmadiazepine]

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