ICD-10 FAQ List Revised to Clarify Billable Code

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ICD-10 FAQ List Revised to Clarify Billable Code

The ICD-10 FAQ list helps healthcare providers understand the transition to ICD-10 and apprises them of the flexible policies CMS will be practicing in the first year following implementation. CMS recently updated the FAQ list to clarify misunderstandings regarding family codes and what qualifies as a billable or valid code. Along with the FAQ list, there is also a free coding book featuring all ICD-10 claim codes, which can benefit providers during the transition. 

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RelayHealth Launches ICD10Central.com to Assist in Final ICD-10 Prep

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RelayHealth Launches ICD10Central.com to Assist in Final ICD-10 Prep

RelayHealth just released ICD10Central.com, a web tool that tracks how well healthcare providers are managing their claims under ICD-10 coding. The site features key performance indicators including days to final bill, days to payment, denial rates, reimbursement rates, and real-time national trends. The portal also reveals indicators for cardiology, OB/GYN, radiology and orthopedics, which have the most problematic codes, resulting in delayed reimbursements and denials.  

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Physician Practices Lagging According to WEDI ICD-10 Survey

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Physician Practices Lagging According to WEDI ICD-10 Survey

WEDI, an organization dedicated to improving healthcare via health IT, recently revealed that only 20% of physician practices have started or completed ICD-10 external testing and less than 50% responded that they were ready or would be ready for the Oct. 1 deadline. The annual WEDI ICD-10 survey involved more than 621 respondents, consisting of 453 providers, 72 vendors and 96 health plans.

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Starting Your Own Private Practice? Here are 5 Tips for Success

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Starting Your Own Private Practice? Here are 5 Tips for Success

Many physicians are seeking more independence in the healthcare industry. One trend is to transition to a private practice from a hospital. An alternative is to open a private practice and charge patients a monthly subscription fee instead of accepting insurance. The following are some tips on how to successfully transition to an independent, private practice

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Managing the Impact of ICD-10 on DME Billing

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Managing the Impact of ICD-10 on DME Billing

Many practices are racing to meet the ICD-10 deadline and making sure that their billing is done correctly. It is imperative to continue improving documentation for DME billing in order to support quality patient care and even increase revenue. If for any reason DME’s cannot make the necessary system changes to submit claims with ICD–10 codes by October 1st, then they can use the free billing software provided by CEDI which is PC-ACE Pro 32.

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