Unless Congress enacts a delay, healthcare providers will need to implement the new ICD-10 code set changes by October 1, 2014, a mere 18 months away
CMS Delays ICD-10 Compliance Date
Despite months of assurances to the contrary, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced in mid-February they were indefinitely postponing implementation of International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification. The changeover was originally scheduled to take effect October 1, 2013.
Practice Page: Using Denials Management to Maximize Reimbursements
Denials management is a growing issue in physician practices nationwide, and your practice could be losing tens of thousands of dollars yearly if you do not have a denials-management strategy in place.
Practices Plan for Coding Changes
Will you be ready for October 1, 2013?
The Anatomy of Coding
It is essential for coders to understand the rules of engagement, especially when it comes to correct coding and using the most up-to-date coding tools. Those who interact with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), or insurance companies also have the experience of dealing with the countless coding rules and guidelines.
Coding Corner Question
June’s Coding Challenge
Coding Corner Answer
June’s Coding Answer
Plan Now for ICD-10 Changeover
Coding changes will have an impact on staff, physicians, and even the finances of rheumatology practices
2013–A Whole New World
ICD-10 will change the coding and billing landscape, and practices should start preparing now
ICD-10 from a Coder’s Perspective
For the past 30 years, coders have used the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) to identify and report diseases, signs, and symptoms as well as to measure morbidity and mortality in the United States. In general, coders identify ICD-9 as the heartbeat of reimbursement for medical procedures because this is what drives medical necessity.
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