ICD-10:
Bust ICD-10 Myths With Expert Answers
Published on Mon Apr 26, 2010
Hint: You will be able to find hard copy ICD-10 books -- and dozens of new cataract codes -- CMS and AHIMA reps confirm.The ICD-10 implementation date (Oct. 1, 2013) may sound far away, but in terms of the prep work your ophthalmology practice should be doing to get ready, it's right around the corner.That's the word from CMS reps during a recent Open Door Forum explaining ICD-10.No rolling implementations: No matter where you work (hospital, ASC, physician practice, clinic, etc.), the ICD-10deadline applies to you."I must stress quite strongly that Oct. 1, 2013 will be the date that everyone will begin to use ICD-10," said Pat Brooks, RHIA, senior technical advisor with CMS, during the call. "There will be no grace period," Brooks said. "In other words, we will not be slipping the date beyond Oct. 1, 2013, for ICD-10 codes, and this will be a compulsory implementation of this system."CMS [...]