GAO: CMS, stakeholders on schedule for ICD-10 transition

The transition to ICD-10 has been delayed more than once, and fear that healthcare stakeholders will not be prepared for the Oct. 1 date persists. But, the Government Accountability Office has reported a positive outlook for the switch to the new code set, according to an iHealthBeat report.

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The GAO report was requested by Senators Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). The report includes input from 28 stakeholders.

The report also assesses CMS’ level of preparation for ICD-10.

The Senators expressed their confidence that CMS is prepared to implement the new code set, according to the report.

More articles on ICD-10:
Opinion: ICD-10 vital for 21st-Century cures
KLAS Research names Accenture leading consulting service for ICD-10
Coalition for ICD-10 to host briefing on Capitol Hill

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