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.
Overall Cost of Living A cost-of-living index calculator is an invaluable tool that helps both those in the market for new homes and real estate agents assess cost differences for various aspects of different cities. Categories include groceries, health care, transportation, goods and services, utilities, and housing. The general cost-of-living index for Atlanta is 107. The base number of both national and state averages is set at 100, so Atlanta is seven points more expensive to live in than the national average and 12 points more expensive than the state average.