Wiki ICD-10 changes

[apena]

I was wondering if anyone can please help me. I am looking for the article where states Medicare would continue paying claims and providers would not be penalized until 1- 2017 due to ICD-10 not be specific.

Thanks in advance.


Aida

 

[mhstrauss]

I was wondering if anyone can please help me. I am looking for the article where states Medicare would continue paying claims and providers would not be penalized until 1- 2017 due to ICD-10 not be specific.

Thanks in advance.


Aida

CMS granted a 1-year grace period; we have 10-1-16

Lot of info here: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/Frequently-Asked-Questions.html#CMS and AMA Announce Efforts to Help Providers Get Ready

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/847617

HTH!

 

[apena]

thanks again

 

[apena]

Will this include home health with is under Medicare A. Thanks again.