CMS has released the final HIPAA-mandated code set implementation date for the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) as October 1, 2014.
This one-year delay will allow practices and insurance companies to prepare for the significant change in diagnosis coding.
In the coming months, the AAFP will be posting tools and articles to assist practices with the preparation and change to this new system.
ICD-10-CM
FAQ on ICD-10
-- Get the answers to your ICD-10 questions.
ICD-10 Timeline -- A timeline to assist physicians in preparing the transition to ICD-10, including assessing, budgeting, planning, communicating, training, implementing and monitoring.
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
ICD-10 Cost Calculator -- Use this tool to calculate how much it will cost to implement ICD-10 in your practice.
(40 KB Excel file; About Downloading)
(40 KB Excel file; About Downloading)
ICD-10 in FPM
Information on ICD-10 from Family Practice Management, including what you need to know about ICD-10 and the anatomy of an ICD-10 code.
