Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2015 Issue 1
ICD-10: Are You Ready? CMS Sets ICD-10 Deadline -- Finally
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Article Overview
This article explains CMS’s updated ICD-10 implementation timeline and describes the testing opportunities CMS has made available to providers. It also outlines a backup billing option for practices that may not be ready, along with the general purpose and limits of that software. The piece is relevant to physicians, facility staff, billing teams, and anyone tracking Medicare claims readiness.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps healthcare organizations understand the practical steps CMS is promoting for ICD-10 preparedness, including testing and claims submission readiness, as the implementation date approaches.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS framed ICD-10 readiness and testing opportunities
- What provider-side testing options were available through MACs
- What CMS offered as an alternative billing resource for some practices
- How the article situates ICD-10 preparation within Medicare claims processing
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Facility administrators
- Billing and coding staff
- Practice managers
- Medicare claims submitters
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