ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2015 Issue 21
ICD-10: Latest ICD-10 Testing Results Show Positive Progress
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Article Overview
This article summarizes CMS testing activity related to the ICD-10 transition and reports how claims processing systems performed in the latest round of end-to-end testing. It is relevant to providers, coders, billing staff, and compliance teams monitoring readiness for the move to the new diagnosis coding system and upcoming testing opportunities.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations preparing for ICD-10 need to understand the current status of CMS testing, the general types of claim issues seen in the test environment, and the timing of additional testing before the transition date.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS is describing the status of ICD-10 readiness
- What the latest round of end-to-end testing covered at a high level
- Why claims may be rejected during testing without being tied to ICD-10 syntax issues
- When additional CMS testing opportunities are scheduled
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Healthcare providers
- Revenue cycle professionals
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