General Surgery Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 2
Reader Question: New CMS-1500 Coming Soon
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Article Overview
This short article explains an upcoming CMS-1500 form update and who may be affected by it. It is aimed at providers and billing staff who still use paper claims and need to understand the general timing and administrative implications of the change. The article also notes the broader transition context involving ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices that still rely on the paper CMS-1500 need to know when the revised form becomes available and when it is required for Medicare claims.
What You Will Learn
- Why the paper CMS-1500 form is being updated
- Who may use the revised paper form
- How the form update relates to ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM reporting
- When Medicare begins accepting and requiring the newer version
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and other providers
- Medical billing staff
- Coding professionals
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle teams
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