E/M Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 12
ICD-10 : CMS Offers Guidance on Guidance on ICD-9 to ICD-10 Crosswalks
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS remarks about the ICD-10 transition and the interim handling of claims tied to earlier service dates. It also discusses CMS mapping resources, including general equivalency mappings, and the possibility of manual or software-assisted conversion workflows. The piece is relevant to practices, facilities, and coding staff preparing for ICD-10 implementation and reviewing CMS guidance materials.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coding and billing teams understand the operational issues surrounding the ICD-10 transition, including how CMS described claims processing for older dates of service and what mapping resources were highlighted for code conversion planning.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS addressed concerns about the ICD-10 transition timeline
- What CMS said about handling claims tied to earlier dates of service
- How CMS mapping resources were presented for code conversion support
- What role software or manual processes may play in conversion planning
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Billing staff
- Practice administrators
- Healthcare consultants
- Facility revenue cycle teams
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