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ICD-10 Compliance Timeline

January 1, 2011
  Payers and providers should begin external testing of version 5010 for electronic claims
  CMS begins accepting version 5010 claims
  Version 4010 claims continue to be accepted
December 31, 2011
  External testing of Version 5010 for electronic claims must be complete to achieve level II version 5010 compliance
January 1, 2012
  All electronic claims must use version 5010
  Version 4010 claims are no longer accepted
October 1, 2013
  Claims for services provided on or after this date must use ICD-10 codes for medical diagnosis and inpatient procedures
  CPT codes continue to be used for outpatient services

ICD-10

Modified: 11/25/2011
Find information regarding the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS (clinical modification/procedural coding system) -- training, FAQs, and how to prepare for final implementation for all covered entities on October 1, 2013.
Modified: 1/25/2012
Upgrading to version 5010 is a critical step necessary for the ICD-10 transition, and it must be implemented before ICD-10 implementation is possible. There are numerous resources available to assist with the transition. [PERL 201201-40]
Modified: 1/20/2012
Video slideshow presentations from ICD-10 national provider calls, hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are available on the CMS YouTube channel to help you prepare for the health care industry's change from ICD-9 to ICD-10. [PERL 201201-32]
Modified: 1/5/2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a YouTube video slideshow presentation and podcasts from the November 17 national provider call on “ICD-10 Implementation Strategies and Planning.” [PERL 201201-07]
Modified: 12/12/2011
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a final rule that addresses medical loss ratio (MLR), which now includes provisions for ICD-10 conversion cost considerations. [PERL 201112-24]

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