The deadline for all healthcare systems to be ICD-10 compliant was extended to Oct. 1, 2014, according to current Health and Human Services guidelines. That leaves only 15 months for the AMA to decide if ICD-11 is worth pursuing instead, effectively skipping over ICD-10.
The World Health Organization, which publishes the International Classification of Diseases, should have a final draft of ICD-11 for official endorsement by 2015.
More Articles on Coding:
5 Steps to Prepare for ICD-10 Starting Now
AHIMA to Release ICD-10 Online Preparatory Courses
Texas Medical Center Saves $50K by Optimizing Revenue Cycle
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
