decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 9 (September)
5 steps to get your claims paid post-Oct. 1 if your tech isn’t ready for ICD-10
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Article Overview
This article explains practical options for practices that are not ready to submit ICD-10 claims on time. It is aimed at physicians, office staff, billing teams, and practice managers who need to understand alternative claim submission pathways, Medicare contractor resources, and related administrative steps when technology vendors are behind schedule.
Why This Topic Matters
When a practice’s billing systems cannot process ICD-10, payment disruption can quickly affect cash flow and operations. The article highlights the types of fallback resources and administrative contacts that may help a practice keep claims moving while it works toward compliance.
What You Will Learn
- What types of claim submission alternatives may be available during an ICD-10 transition delay
- How Medicare contractors, clearinghouses, and payer portals are discussed as backup options
- What role MAC-provided billing tools and paper-claim waiver processes may play
- How vendor readiness and certification concerns are framed in the context of compliance timing
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical office staff
- Billing specialists
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle staff
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