decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
Final ICD-10-CM implementation date set for Oct. 1, 2013
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Article Overview
This article summarizes federal timing changes for the transition to ICD-10 code sets and revised electronic health care transaction standards. It is relevant to coders, billing teams, compliance staff, and health IT professionals tracking implementation dates, regulatory updates, and industry readiness for the move away from older coding and transaction standards.
Why This Topic Matters
Implementation dates affect planning, testing, training, and compliance across coding, billing, and health information systems. The article helps readers understand when the transition was finalized and why the change matters for operational preparation.
Article Sections
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Final rules and implementation dates
Summarizes the federal announcements, the revised compliance timeline, and the transition to updated diagnosis, procedure, and transaction standards.
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Industry comments and response
Describes stakeholder feedback on timing, training, testing, and implementation concerns, along with the government’s response to those concerns.
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Official resource
Points readers to the cited Federal Register publication information for the regulations discussed in the article.
What You Will Learn
- How the federal implementation timeline for ICD-10-related code sets was finalized
- What broader electronic transaction standards were addressed alongside the coding transition
- Why the timing change was significant for health care organizations and their implementation planning
- What types of concerns were raised during the rulemaking process
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing and revenue cycle staff
- Compliance professionals
- Health information management professionals
- Healthcare administrators
- Health IT professionals
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