ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2011 Issue 15
Industry Notes
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Article Overview
This article summarizes recent CMS announcements relevant to billing and practice operations. It covers expanded MRI coverage for certain patients with implanted pacemakers, a new CMS testing window for HIPAA 5010 form submissions, and the broader transition planning needed for systems that must handle both ICD-9 and ICD-10 during the changeover period. The piece is aimed at coding, billing, and compliance professionals who need to track Medicare policy and claims-transaction updates.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices stay current on CMS coverage and administrative requirements that can affect claim acceptance, electronic transaction testing, and system readiness during coding transitions.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS policy updates can affect access to services and billing workflows.
- What the article says about the 5010 testing period and related claims-processing preparation.
- Why system readiness matters during the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10.
- Which kinds of CMS announcements are relevant to coding and compliance teams.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Compliance professionals
- Practice managers
- Health information management professionals
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