Cardiology Coding Alert
Make the Most of March ICD-10 Test
Question: I have heard that there will be a test period for using ICD-10 codes on claims before the October 1, 2014, implementation. When will that be?
After the testing period ends, CMS will share information about the percentage of test claims that were accepted versus rejected and will offer additional information about lessons learned during the testing period.
To read more about the ICD-10 test dates, visit www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/MM8465.pdf.
Connecticut Subscriber
Answer: You’ll get to test out your ICD-10 coding skills this spring. CMS plans to offer practices who want to submit sample ICD-10 claims a dry run, CMS announced in MLN Matters article MM8465, published on Nov. 1.
During the week of March 3 through March 7, 2014, your MAC will allow you to send in your test claims that include ICD-10 codes. If you have difficulty processing the claims, you’ll be able to contact the help desk to figure out what went wrong. In addition, you will get electronic acknowledgement of your test claims that will tell you whether they were accepted or rejected.
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