AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2014 Bulletin 1
ACR Urges Radiology Practices to Continue ICD-10 Preparation and Testing
ACR Urges Radiology Practices to Continue ICD-10 Preparation and Testing The American College of Radiology (ACR) is urging members to move forward with preparations for adopting the International Classification of Disease, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) coding system despite congressional action that delayed its implementation until October 1, 2015. The postponement, mandated on April 1, 2014, in the latest legislative patch to delay Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) implementation, gives radiology practices more time for staff training and systems preparation before the eventual transition to the ICD-10 code set. The ACR has provided ICD-10 transition guidance through the ACR's ICD-10 Resources...
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Article Overview
This article explains how the American College of Radiology is advising radiology practices to keep preparing for ICD-10 even after a postponement of the implementation date. It covers the broader transition context, the importance of staff and systems readiness, and the types of preparation and testing practices are being encouraged to continue. The piece is relevant to radiology administrators, coders, billing teams, and compliance staff monitoring ICD-10 transition planning.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps radiology organizations understand why ICD-10 preparation remained important despite the delay and what areas of operational readiness were being emphasized at the time.
What You Will Learn
- Why ICD-10 preparation remained a priority after a delayed implementation date
- How radiology practices were being encouraged to think about readiness planning
- What operational areas were being discussed in relation to the ICD-10 transition
- Why continued testing and preparation mattered for radiology workflows and billing operations
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Radiology practice managers
- Billing and revenue cycle staff
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare administrators
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