Reminder of ICD-10 testing this week

From March 3 to 7, CMS is offering the opportunity to test ICD-10 codes to give billing companies, clearinghouses, and physicians and other clinicians a chance to see whether their claims using ICD-10 codes will work.

As of Oct. 1, physicians and other covered entities will be required to use the ICD-10 code set in all standard transactions covered by HIPAA, including claims. CMS will offer an additional claims testing week in early May. Additional information about testing for the ICD-10 code set is available from CMS. Advice and information about the transition to ICD-10 is also available on the ACP website.