Deadline for ICD-10 SetThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a final rule replacing ICD-9-CM code sets, developed nearly 30 years ago, with greatly expanded ICD-10 code sets.
The deadline for ICD-10 is Oct 1, 2013.
Another final rule adopts updated versions of the standards governing electronic transactions under the authority of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. The updated versions replace the current standards and will promote greater use of electronic transactions. The compliance date for these standards is Jan 1, 2012.
In accordance with the White House Chief of Staff’s memorandum of January 20, 2009 entitled “Regulatory Review,” a determination has been made that the effective date will not be extended and the comment period will not be reopened for these rules.
While it’s always good to think of the future, make sure your current coding skills are up to date. The KZA Consulting team reports costly mistakes on many fronts including:
- Orthopedic practices that been penalized for almost exclusively coding office visits as 99214
- PQRI errors leading to consequential amounts of money left on the table
- Lack of payment plans for unemployed and uninsured patients
Training pays off. KZA understands the need to save money in this economy. That’s why our workshops are designed to improve practice profitability. While you might think you can save money by skipping a workshop this year, the missed opportunities and mistakes you could make will prove far more expensive.
Enroll in our coding education workshops by March 31st and you will have FREE access to the KZA E&M Profile Analyzer, which allows you to compare your practice’s E&M Code utilization against other ENTs in your state, as well as against national averages. This product is valued at $150, but it’s free when you enroll and pay for any KZA course before March 31st.
Orthopaedic Workshops At-A-Glance
For more information visit our website at www.karenzupko.com or call 312-642-5616.
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