How to get the most out of participating in ICD-10 National Testing Week

Why This Topic Matters

Limited Medicare testing can help practices validate claim formatting and readiness before ICD-10 implementation, but it does not replace broader end-to-end preparation. Understanding the scope of available testing helps organizations prioritize high-volume claims and identify additional resources for fuller readiness assessment.

Article Sections

1. What the testing week is and why participation matters

   Introduces CMS’s testing week and explains its limited purpose as a readiness check for ICD-10 claim submission. It also summarizes why providers may still find value in participating despite the narrow scope.

2. What to send

   Describes the general types of claims and claim data providers are encouraged to include when testing. The section focuses on preparation considerations, claim submission basics, and selecting representative claim traffic.

3. Prepare for more testing

   Outlines additional sources of ICD-10 testing and preparation beyond the CMS event. It mentions specialty organizations, collaboratives, vendors, and private payer opportunities as broader readiness options.