Analyzing the Impact of the ‘‘Code-FLEX Act of 2015’’
The ‘‘Code-FLEX Act of 2015’’ was recently introduced in Congress. While a dual coding system may sound straightforward, it would require extremely complex and costly changes to major systems.
The ‘‘Code-FLEX Act of 2015’’ was recently introduced in Congress. While a dual coding system may sound straightforward, it would require extremely complex and costly changes to major systems.
A grace period for submission of “less specific” ICD-10 codes continues to be raised as a way to alleviate the burden of the transition on physicians. Learn why fears of claims denials are unfounded in this latest commentary from the Coalition.
Multiple bills have been introduced in Congress that create a “safe harbor” for physicians by prohibiting claims from being denied due solely to the use of an unspecified or inaccurate ICD-10 code.
The Coalition for ICD-10 responds to The Heritage Foundation's report: "The New Disease Classification (ICD-10): Doctors and Patients Will Pay."
The notion that ICD-10 may exacerbate or trigger bothersome audits with negative outcomes may be unfounded since ICD-10 is designed to have an “audit-protective effect.”
Read the full commentary by Dr. Bailey, which was published in The Hill.
Although no ICD-10 delay was included in the recently-enacted Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) reform legislation, some physicians continue to suggest there should be another delay.
To be committed to paying for value means we can’t stay on ICD-9 forever and there is no viable alternative but to move to ICD-10 as rapidly as possible.
Many in the healthcare community may have the perception that all physicians oppose the transition to ICD-10. That is simply not true.
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Sep 11
Why Non-Covered Entities Must Adopt ICD-10
Organizations not covered by the HIPAA, or “non-covered entities,” are not required to transition to ICD-10, but are strongly encouraged to do so.
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