Are you ready for 5010 and ICD-10?

It's only a little over a year until the deadline for practices to convert their coding to 5010 electronic transactions.

As part of preparation for the ICD-10-CM code set, which must be used starting Oct. 1, 2013, all electronic transactions must be using 5010 standards by Jan. 1, 2012. To make sure that your practice is ready, you need to begin testing the upgraded electronic administrative transactions with your trading partners during 2011. To help you prepare, CMS maintains a resource that provides guidance on talking to vendors about 5010 readiness. In addition, you can visit the AMA's website to access additionalresources and view a free archived webinar to help your practice prepare for these approaching deadlines.