EHR vendors will not make provider compliant, but their cooperation is necessary for the process. Check with vendors to make sure they will support ICD-10 and have a conversion plan. Get details about testing and additional costs.
Verify with your practice’s clearinghouse that the billing service is Version 5010 compliant. Only those systems will accept ICD-10 codes. This shouldn’t be an issue, but it is important to verify. Arrange to have a primary contact person and begin testing in 2013 ahead of the implementation date.
A thorough pre-assessment will help keep your revenue cycle steady and keep payments from being delayed.
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