ICD-10/EDI 5010 IMPLEMENTATION
On January 15, 2009, the HHS released the final regulation to move from the current ICD-9-CM coding system to the ICD-10-CM coding system beginning October 1, 2013. This timeline allows for time to plan and implement the regulatory change.
The final rule to update the current 4010 electronic transaction standard to the new 5010 electronic transaction format for electronic health care transactions was also published with an implementation of January 1, 2012. Version 5010 provides the framework needed to support ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes and is the prerequisite to implementing ICD-10. Quality is here to help you meet regulatory requirements for both EDI 5010 and ICD-10 implementation. The need to update skills is not limited to medical coders, information systems will need to be updated or changed and the workflow and processes many have been using for years may also need to be changed or adjusted. Our team of senior consultants realizes this will be one of the largest code set changes impacting the healthcare industry in over 20 years, and we are prepared to offer expertise in both clinical and financial systems, integration, and project management.
The key focus areas we address in assisting our clients achieve regulatory compliance include: