E/M Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 2
ICD-10: Prepare to Run In-Office Test
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Article Overview
This article explains an upcoming ICD-10 dry-run for practices and notes that CMS, through MLN Matters MM8465, is making a limited testing period available for sample claims submission. It is intended for billing and coding staff, practice managers, and providers who want to understand the timing, purpose, and post-test feedback process for the testing window.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices plan for a federal ICD-10 readiness test, confirm whether their claims-processing workflow can handle the transition, and understand that CMS will provide acceptance/rejection feedback and summarize results after the testing period.
What You Will Learn
- When the ICD-10 claims testing window is scheduled
- What kind of claims testing CMS is allowing
- What feedback participants may receive after submitting test claims
- Why the testing period is relevant for ICD-10 transition preparation
Who Should Read This
- General surgery practices
- Billing staff
- Coders
- Practice managers
- Healthcare providers
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