New ICD-10 testing results look promising for industry

April ICD-10 testing shows encouraging results

In the most recent ICD-10 testing period, the industry made it clear that it is continually progressing in terms of its preparedness for the switch.
Health care industry continues to butt heads over ICD-10 deadline

Health care industry continues to butt heads over ICD-10 deadline

As the ICD-10 implementation date moves closer, health professionals across the industry are entering into a heated debate regarding whether or not the date needs another postponement.
Rep. Poe's bill to prevent ICD-10 implementation sparks debate

Bill against ICD-10 coding sparks debate among industry

The new bill that asks for a complete ban of the new ICD-10 codes has sparked heated debate since it was introduced to the House of Representatives by Rep. Ted Poe, R-Tex., on April 30.

CMS offers last ICD-10 testing opportunity

To provide practices and hospitals with another opportunity to prepare for Oct. 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced an additional ICD-10 end-to-end testing to take place in July.

New bill may interfere with ICD-10 implementation deadline

The H.R. 2126, a new bill introduced by Representative Ted Poe, R-Tex., may put the current ICD-10 deadline at risk.

Looking beyond ICD-10 deadline: Setting goals for after the transition

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society ICD-10 Task Force recently released a guide at the HIMSS conference for health care professionals to use after they implement the new ICD-10 codes.

House passes SGR bill, ICD-10 deadline still Oct. 1

The sustainable growth rate bill was recently approved by the Senate on April 14.

The health care industry may not be ready for ICD-10 as hoped

As the ICD-10 implementation date approaches, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is hoping that the health care industry is prepared for the drastic changes that it will experience as a result of the new coding system.

Researchers develop mapping tool for ICD-10 analytics

One of the many changes that will occur along with the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 involves the data analytics within the health care industry.

AMA calls for ICD-10 backup plan

The American Medical Association recently wrote a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services asking it to make preparations for a possible ICD-10 failure.

WEDI releases tips for small practice ICD-10 testing

The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange recently published a guide for small practices hoping to participate in successful ICD-10 testing.

CMS announces success of recent ICD-10 testing

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officially completed the first week of end-to-end ICD-10 testing.

What are the top 5 ICD-10 risks to prepare for?

There are a few potential risks that experts urge providers to prepare for as they make the switch to ICD-10.

How can CDI benefit practices as ICD-10 date approaches?

Clinical documentation improvement is becoming increasingly important as the ICD-10 implementation date edges closer.

AAPC poll shows majority of providers satisfied with testing process

The American Academy of Professional Coders recently released a poll that showed most of the providers who participated in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' ICD-10 acknowledgment testing in November 2014 found the process to be successful.

ICD-10: What are physicians so afraid of?

The ICD-10 has become increasingly feared within the health care industry over the years. 

CMS Releases Road to 10 tools

Many health care providers and physicians have wondered whether…

AMA reports top 10 challenges physicians may face this year

The American Medical Association recently released its list of the top 10 potential issues providers are likely to face as they take on a new year of health IT changes and updates.