E/M Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 15
Physician Notes: Hold Off on End-to-End ICD-10 Testing Prep
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Article Overview
This article covers a Medicare/ICD-10 administrative update for physician practices and billing staff. It explains that planned end-to-end testing participation notices were being delayed pending additional CMS guidance, and it notes the need to monitor Medicare administrative contractor communications for future changes to testing timelines.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps providers, coders, and revenue cycle staff understand a timing-related Medicare update that could affect ICD-10 testing preparation and planning.
What You Will Learn
- The status of CMS ICD-10 end-to-end testing communications
- How Medicare contractor announcements affect testing preparation
- Why practices were being advised to monitor contractor websites for updates
- The general relationship between ICD-10 testing, Medicare claims processing, and implementation timing
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Practice managers
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