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CMS Public Events: ICD-10 provider call March 23

Medicare Weekly Update, March 23, 2010

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CMS is holding an ICD-10 National Provider Conference Call Tuesday, March 23, from 1–2 pm (Eastern). The agenda includes the following:

  • Requirement to report ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for services provided on or after October 1, 2013
  • ICD-9-CM codes will not be accepted after October 1, 2013 (there will not be a grace period)
  • Benefits of ICD-10-CM
  • Key similarities and differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM
  • General structure and characteristics of ICD-10-CM
  • New features in ICD-10-CM
  • Setting the record straight about common ICD-10-CM myths and misperceptions
  • Impact of ICD-10-CM on medical record documentation

View more information and register for the call.



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