What you need to know about SGR fix and ICD-10

Article Overview

This article explains how the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 changed physician payment policy after the SGR formula was repealed, and why it matters for providers preparing for ICD-10. It discusses the shift toward new Medicare performance-based payment programs, the relationship to existing quality initiatives, and the policy debate around possible ICD-10 delay or hardship measures. The piece is aimed at physicians, coders, practice managers, and health system leaders tracking Medicare reimbursement and ICD-10 readiness.