E/M Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 1
ICD-10: Results Are In--Few Glitches Reported So Far
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Article Overview
This article summarizes early reactions to ICD-10 implementation from payers, billers, and practice management professionals. It also highlights CMS-reported claim processing statistics and discusses general payment timing considerations and reference resources for providers. The piece is useful for physicians, coders, billers, and practice managers who wanted a quick read on how the transition was unfolding and where to find official support materials.
Why This Topic Matters
The article offers a snapshot of early ICD-10 adoption and the practical issues practices were encountering during the transition. It helps readers gauge whether the early rollout appeared stable, what kinds of administrative issues were being reported, and where CMS-directed information could be found.
Article Sections
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CMS and payer update on early ICD-10 results
Summarizes reported early experiences from major payers and CMS, including claim acceptance and denial trends during the initial rollout period.
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Provider and billing staff experiences
Reviews feedback from hospital, practice management, and coding professionals about how the transition was affecting claims, workflows, and related administrative tasks.
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Payments may not be speedy
Discusses CMS guidance on general Medicare and Medicaid processing timelines and how providers could check claim status.
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Resources
Lists official CMS and related web resources for contact information and ICD-10 reporting updates.
What You Will Learn
- How early ICD-10 implementation was affecting claim processing and denials
- What kinds of experiences providers and billers were reporting during the transition
- What CMS said about general payment timing and claim status checking
- Where official ICD-10 support and contact resources were being directed
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Hospital administrative staff
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