Keywords

Billing, Claims, CMS, Coding, ICD-10-CM, Medicare

 

Authors

  1. McNicholas, Faith C. M.

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Claims submitted on and after October 1, 2015, are required to be reported with International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) diagnoses codes. Failure to submit claims with the appropriate ICD-10-CM codes will render your claims unprocessable due to invalid codes and could result in significant financial disruption to your practice. This article provides you with simple and seamless tips to help you transition into ICD-10 with ease.