Diagnosis Coding:
Transition To ICD-10 On Time Or Face Millions In Fines
Published on Tue May 03, 2011
Plus: CMS officials consider how to handle claims that span the pre- and post-ICD-10 implementation dates. If you think ICD-10 codes won't apply to your Medicare claims as of Oct. 1, 2013, CMS has news for you -- not only will your claims be denied if you continue to submit ICD-9 codes to Medicare after that date, but you could face fines. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services representatives shed light on this and several other coding issues during the agency's May 18 "ICD-10 National Provider Teleconference." Here are five FAQs that are most relevant to your home care organization. Question 1: How will CMS handle claims that span from before Oct. 1, 2013 through dates after Oct. 1, 2013? Should the provider use ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes for these claims? Answer: CMS is mulling how to handle this situation, but hasn't yet arrived at a firm decision. "We are getting [...]