CMS is not requiring the ordering provider to rewrite the original order with the appropriate ICD-10 code for lab, radiology services, or any other services after ICD-10 implementation on October 1, 2015, including Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS).
A  cost-of-living index is a theoretical price index that measures relative cost of living over time or regions. It is an index that measures differences in the price of goods and services, and allows for substitutions with other items as prices vary.
1 Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. 2  If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. 3  If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average. Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. 2  If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. 3  If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.