Most practices will have claims that were not entered into the billing system before Oct. 1, 2014, that still need to be filed with ICD-9 codes. Keeping the books will serve as a reference when a practice’s systems have all been switched to the updated code set, according to Brenda Edwards of Physicians Practice.
Here are three other reasons to keep ICD-9 guides after the ICD-10 deadline.
1. Some ICD-9 claims may be denied or require further review.
2. Some claims will not be required to convert to ICD-10-CM, such as workers’ compensation and third-party liability claims.
3. Claims may be sent back that were submitted to an incorrect payer.
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