April 2013 to Oct.1
• Revise coverage policies for ICD-10 codes (12-plus months)
• Develop and complete internal system design and development (9 months)
• Determine changes to provider contracts
• April 1, 2013: Begin testing ICD-10 systems within an organization, including internal coding staff, technical staff and vendor (9 months)
• Monitor vendor/clearinghouse preparedness, identify and addresses gaps (ongoing)
• Oct. 1, 2013: Begin testing ICD-10 transactions with providers (10 months minimum)
• Work with vendors/clearinghouses to complete transition to production-ready ICD-10 systems
• Oct. 1: complete full transition
After Oct. 1
• ICD-9 codes continue to be used for services provided before Oct. 1
• ICD-10 codes required for services provided on or before Oct. 1
• Monitor systems and correct any errors
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