On May 17, 2013, CMS released the 2014 ICD-10-PCS Materials, including guidelines, code tables, index, what’s new, a quick reference guide, and more. On October 1, 2014, ICD-10-PCS will replace ICD-9-CM, Volume 3, for coding inpatient procedures. Of course, CPT codes will still be used for outpatient procedures and services.

CMS also clarified that there will be no national requirement for the reporting of ICD-10-CM codes in Chapter 20, External Causes of Morbidity, although providers are encouraged to voluntarily report external cause codes. However, as with ICD-9-CM, providers may still be required to report ICD-10-CM external cause codes by their state or payer(s).

On March 13, 2013, CMS issued an updated ICD-10 Implementation Guide for Payers, which details why we’re transitioning to ICD-10, gives an overview of ICD-10 and its benefits, outlines the difference between ICD-9 and ICD-10, and explains how to implement the ICD-10 code set. CMS recommends breaking down the ICD-10

Did you know that if you’re a HIPAA-covered entity, you could be faced with hefty fines if you’re not compliant with Phase I of the ACA Operating Rules by April 1, 2013? If you’re still a little hazy on the ACA Operating Rules requirements, we can help. Regardless of where

CMS announced on Jan. 2, 2013, that they will not initiate enforcement action on the new Eligibility and Claims Status Operating Rules until March 31, 2013. However, the compliance date for using the operating rules remains January 1, 2013. This 90-day grace period is a result of feedback suggesting that a

It’s official! The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that the ICD-10 compliance deadline will be delayed one year, from Oct. 1, 2013, to Oct. 1, 2014. While this announcement will likely be frustrating and potentially costly for those who were already on track for the Oct.

CMS’ July 12, 2012 News Update on “Steps to Assess How the ICD-10 Transition will Affect your Organization” reinforces what HCIM and AXIOM explained in our “ICD-10’s Impact on your Business” webinar series: Even if the ICD-10 deadline is delayed, it’s still critical to continue with the implementation in order