Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 11
ICD-10: Understand Grace Period
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS guidance on the ICD-10 grace period, including the broad concept of leniency during the transition to ICD-10 and the type of coding specificity CMS says is acceptable. It is relevant to coders, billers, compliance staff, and providers who want to understand the transition-era guidance and related CMS resources.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers determine whether a claim may be affected by CMS transition guidance and understand the general scope of the ICD-10 grace period without assuming full coding specificity is required in every situation.
What You Will Learn
- What the ICD-10 grace period refers to in the context of CMS guidance
- How the article frames ICD-10 specificity during the transition period
- What kinds of CMS support resources are mentioned for ICD-10 questions and concerns
- Why understanding the grace period matters for claim acceptance during the ICD-10 transition
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare providers
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