ICD-10 Coding – AHA Central Office Policy ICD-10 Coding (International Classification of Diseases) is the standard known as the 10th edition using Clinical Modifications (CM) and the Procedure Coding System (PCS). The final rule adopts ICD-10-CM for reporting patient diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS for reporting hospital inpatient procedures – both replaced ICD-9-CM. The use of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS … Read More →
ICD-10 Transition Basic Requirements For Providers ICD-10 Transition will change how everyone in health care will do business. Many large multi-specialty practices to small provider offices, laboratories, medical testing centers, hospitals and more HIPAA entities will need to devote staff time and financial resources for ICD-10 Transition activities which include: Identifying how ICD-10 Transition will … Read More →
EDI ICD-10 Systems Set Up Notes And Guidelines EDI ICD-10 systems set up is important as ICD-10 involves new coding rules, so many health care entities are reviewing payment and benefit policies. The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 will change how everyone in health care will do business. Trading partners are exchanging information about their readiness plans and … Read More →
ICD-10 Transition Procedure Preparation Steps ICD-10 Transition means that a HIPAA-covered entity uses the transition of the ICD-10 codes for health care services. ICD-9 diagnosis and inpatient procedure codes cannot be used for services provided on or after this date. The ICD-10 Transition deadline has been delayed by the federal government until no earlier than October 1, 2015. … Read More →