Physician Notes: CMS: Using Our Free Billing Software Doesn't Excuse You From ICD-10

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Article Overview

This article summarizes a CMS communication about claims submission readiness during the ICD-10 transition. It is aimed at physician offices, billing staff, and revenue cycle teams that need to understand how CMS-supported billing software and exception pathways relate to electronic and paper claim submission. The piece points readers to CMS guidance and a related MLN Matters article for broader billing-process context.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps practices and billing teams determine whether their current claims workflow aligns with CMS expectations during the ICD-10 compliance period and whether they should review CMS exception guidance before changing submission methods.

What You Will Learn

  • How CMS frames the relationship between its free billing software and ICD-10 claim submission requirements.
  • What types of CMS resources and exception guidance are referenced for practices with submission limitations.
  • Which audiences may need to review electronic and paper claims workflows in light of CMS transition guidance.
  • How to locate the referenced CMS materials for additional billing submission information.

Who Should Read This

  • Physician practices
  • Medical billing staff
  • Revenue cycle teams
  • Health information management professionals
  • Compliance staff

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