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ICD-10 Transition Is No Easy Task, Say Those Who've Gotten an Early Start

Published on Wed Mar 09, 2011

Best bet: Establish your initial plan for conversion immediately so you can project your practice's timeline.Medical practices that have begun the first phase of ICD-10 transition have been surprised -- not by how quick and easy the adjustment will be, but by the process's vast nature. If your practice has been putting off its preparations, it's time to get on the ICD-10 train.Procrastinators beware: ICD-10 will take effect on Oct. 1, 2013, and CMS will not offer a grace period after that date. In other words, you'd better have your ICD-10 systems up and running before that date so your claims continue to flow smoothly. If you are not prepared, your claims may not "flow" at all, experts warn.That's the word from a Jan. 12 CMS-sponsored ICD-10 National Provider Teleconference, where CMS's Pat Brooks, RHIA, reiterated that ICD-10 will be used by all providers in every health care setting for dates [...]
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