General Surgery Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 18
ICD-10 :CMS Offers Guidance on ICD-9 to ICD-10 Crosswalks
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Article Overview
This article summarizes CMS guidance shared during an open door forum about the ICD-10 transition. It focuses on the transition timeline, how legacy ICD-9 claims for earlier dates of service may be handled after the implementation date, and the general role of CMS mapping resources, including GEMs, for converting between ICD-9 and ICD-10. It is relevant to practices, facilities, and coding staff tracking implementation planning and conversion support resources.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations preparing for ICD-10 needed clarity on claim processing after the implementation date and on the availability of CMS mapping tools. This piece helps readers understand the broad operational issues discussed by CMS and why timing and crosswalk resources matter for conversion planning.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS discussed the ICD-10 transition timeline
- What the article says about accepting legacy claims for earlier dates of service
- What general equivalency mappings (GEMs) are and why they are referenced
- How CMS described conversion support resources for larger and smaller code-conversion projects
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Billing staff
- Practice administrators
- Compliance teams
- Healthcare facilities
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