Organizations need to be fully compliant with ICD-10 by Oct. 1, 2013, as CMS will reject any claim using ICD-9-CM codes with a date of service on or after this date.
Ms. Boynton’s best practices include focusing on who should be on an organization’s ICD-10 steering committee, taking advantage of available resources and the value of an impact assessment.
Read the AAPC report about ICD-10.
Read more about coding:
– 5 Steps to Improve Your Surgery Center’s Coding Compliance
– Some Carriers Rejecting Claims That Use PT Modifiers, CMS Says
– 3 Mistakes That Lead to Inappropriate Surgery Center Coding
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