AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2015 Bulletin 1
Countdown to ICD-10
Countdown to ICD-10 The following news release was published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) on April 23, 2015, and may be found on the CMS website at: www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10FiveFacts.pdf. FIVE FACTS ABOUT ICD-10 To help dispel some of the myths surrounding ICD-10, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently talked with providers to identify common misperceptions about the transition to ICD-10. These five facts address some of the common questions and concerns CMS has heard about ICD-10: The ICD-10 transition date is October 1, 2015. The government, payers, and large providers alike...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a CMS news release about the transition to ICD-10 and the common questions providers had during implementation planning. It covers the transition timeline, broad expectations around diagnosis coding volume and lookup workflow, the effect on outpatient and office procedure coding, and Medicare testing opportunities ahead of the change. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, and practices preparing for ICD-10 readiness and CMS communication.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the transition context helps practices prepare operationally for ICD-10, coordinate with Medicare-related testing, and distinguish which coding areas are changing versus remaining in place. The article also points readers to CMS and ACR resources for staying informed.
Article Sections
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Five Facts About ICD-10
An overview of CMS messaging aimed at common ICD-10 concerns during the transition period. It presents broad points about implementation timing, code volume, lookup workflow, procedure coding scope, and testing availability.
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Keep Up to Date on ICD-10
References to CMS and professional organization resources for ongoing ICD-10 updates and implementation support. This section also mentions communication channels and related informational materials.
What You Will Learn
- The general CMS perspective on ICD-10 transition readiness
- Which parts of coding workflow were expected to remain familiar during the transition
- How outpatient and office procedure coding was addressed in the article
- What types of CMS testing opportunities were available before the transition
- Where the article directs readers for ongoing ICD-10 updates and resources
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Practice managers
- Radiology billing professionals
- Compliance and revenue cycle staff
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