• Dual coding can used during ICD-10 testing, but ICD-10 codes cannot be used for actual claims for dates of service prior to ICD-10 implementation.
• After the ICD-10 implementation date, providers and payers will be required to use ICD-9 codes for services provided prior to the switch and ICD-10 codes for services provided on or after the switch.
• HHS is expected to release a final rule setting the ICD-10 compliance date as Oct. 1, 2015. If so, ICD-9 codes would be used for services through Sept. 30, 2015 and ICD-10 codes would be used for any services provided after that date.
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