CMS extensively covers ICD-10 implementation testing scenarios in its “ICD-10 Implementation Guide for Small and Medium Practices,” according to an ICD-10 Watch report. Prior to testing, study your ...

ICD-10-CM coding can be challenging for coders in the outpatient setting. It is important to remember that the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide a road map to ensure ...

"CMS is ready for ICD-10," said outgoing Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Marilyn Tavenner this week, pointing to 660 providers and billing companies that submitted some 15,000 ...

According to the agency, 29,286 test claims were received and 25,646 test claims were accepted, marking an 87 percent acceptance rate. CMS also said 1.8 percent of test claims were rejected due to ...

With the transition to ICD-10 fast approaching, healthcare providers need to focus on making sure they’re ready for the switch. Collaborating and coordinating with payers as part of those preparatory ...