Industry Notes: ICD-10 Still on Track for October, Despite Congressional Hearing

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps coding and billing professionals stay current on administrative and documentation topics that affect Medicare claims and evaluation and management reporting. It is relevant to teams monitoring implementation news, preventive service distinctions, modifier policy, and medical record support for higher-risk E/M scenarios.

Article Sections

1. ICD-10 implementation hearing

   Coverage of federal discussion about the ICD-10 transition timeline and related healthcare stakeholder input.

2. Differentiate Preventive Medicine Visit From IPPE

   Guidance from a Medicare contractor on distinguishing two preventive service categories and their general coverage context.

3. This MAC Updates Its Modifier 51 Rules — Reminding You NOT to Use It

   A contractor policy update addressing reporting practices for a commonly used procedure modifier.

4. Don’t Take ‘Credit’ For Toxic Drug Management If You Aren’t Monitoring It

   Documentation guidance for evaluation and management risk scoring tied to ongoing medication monitoring.