Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 34
Physician Notes: Applications Open for ICD-10 End-to-End Testing
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Article Overview
This article explains an early Medicare testing opportunity tied to ICD-10 implementation and describes how practices can apply through their local MAC. It is aimed at physician practices, billing staff, and revenue cycle teams preparing claims systems and software for the transition, with general guidance on testing dates, participation requirements, and application deadlines.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices assess whether they are prepared for ICD-10-related claims testing and understand the administrative steps needed to participate through a Medicare contractor.
What You Will Learn
- When the end-to-end testing window is scheduled
- Who may be selected to participate through local Medicare contractors
- What general readiness requirements practices should have in place
- Where and when applications are typically submitted
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Medical billers
- Coding staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Practice managers
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