Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 36
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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