Implementing ICD-10/CPT-10 is the top financial IT priority for healthcare provider organizations in 2011, according to the 22nd Annual HIMSS Leadership Survey, sponsored by Citrix.
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The ASC Association has published dates for its webinars from March 8 until Dec. 13.
The American Hospital Association will host a live conference on the transition to ICD-10 on March 14, 2011.
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CMS has revised its brochure, "The Medicare Appeals Process: Five Levels to Protect Providers, Physicians and Other Suppliers," according to an AAPC release.
Coders must take active steps to fight fraud by asking providers to document codes and services, according to an editorial written by Anita Barsalou, CPC, and published on the AAPC website.
The final National Committee for Vital Health Statistics meeting to discuss regular, full updates for ICD-9 and ICD-10 code sets will occur March 9-10 at CMS headquarters in Baltimore, Md., according to an AAPC release.
National Government Services, the jurisdiction B Medicare administrative contractor, has updated the Medicare University Website with features that include training courses, FAQs and other resources, according to an AAPC release.
The shift to ICD-10 could create thousands of jobs as hospitals and other healthcare facilities adjust to an initial delay in claims submissions, according to a Tampa Bay Business Journal report.