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Bust These 5 ICD-10 Myths With Expert Answers

Published on Sun Apr 11, 2010

Start now to get your lab ready for the new diagnosis code set. If the ICD-10 implementation date (Oct. 1, 2013) sounds far away to you -- think again. In terms of the prep work you should be doing to get ready, the deadline is right around the corner. That's the word from CMS reps during a recent Open Door Forum explaining ICD-10. Read on to see what the experts have to say to dispel ICD-10 misinformation that could leave you unprepared. Myth 1: You'll Have an ICD-10 Grace Period CMS says the deadline for using ICD-10 is firm -- whether you work in a hospital lab, independent lab, or physician office lab, the 2013 deadline applies to you. "I must stress quite strongly that Oct. 1, 2013 will be the date that everyone will begin to use ICD-10. There will be no grace period," said Pat Brooks, RHIA, senior technical advisor [...]
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