decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2014 Issue 4 (April)
5 steps to take now with ICD-10 delayed at least 1 year, SGR fix done
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Article Overview
This article explains how physician practices should respond after the ICD-10 implementation delay tied to the Medicare SGR legislation. It covers the uncertainty around the new implementation date, operational readiness for ICD-9 and ICD-10 systems, EHR and practice management vendor testing, claims processing considerations, and the impact of the temporary SGR fix. It is aimed at practice managers, billing staff, coders, and consultants tracking federal coding and reimbursement changes.
Why This Topic Matters
The delay changed planning timelines for many practices but did not eliminate the need to maintain system readiness, monitor claims activity, and stay alert for CMS implementation updates. Readers need the article to understand the administrative and operational issues created by the postponement.
What You Will Learn
- How the ICD-10 delay affected practice planning timelines
- What operational areas practices were advised to review after the delay
- Why vendor testing and system readiness remained important
- What the article says about claims processing during the transition period
- How the ICD-10 delay related to the temporary SGR patch
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Practice managers
- Medical billing staff
- Coding professionals
- Revenue cycle consultants
- EHR and practice management system users
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