Are You Ready for ICD-10? Implementation Deadline October 1 September 21, 2015 Physician Resource, Practice Management ICD-10 0 With less than two weeks until the implementation of ICD-10, practices should be in the final stages of preparation and training for conversion to the new code set on October 1, 2015. There are several resources available to SFMS members. Webinar: Join CMA for a live webinar this Wednesday, September 23, from 12 pm to 1 pm to review ICD-10 and how to stay compliant post-implementation. Presented by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), the 1-hour webinar will provide an overview of specificity, dual processes, chronic conditions, medical policies and case examples. This webinar is free to SFMS members ($99 for nonmembers) and is intended as a final review for those who have a base knowledge of ICD-10. Click here to register for the free webinar. ICD-10 Transition Guide: This guide will help practices of all sizes successfully make the switch to the new ICD-10 coding system. It answers frequently asked questions and includes CMA’s ICD-10 Transition Preparation Checklist to help ensure the transition is a smooth one. Specialty-Specific Training: CMA has partnered with AAPC to offer discounted specialty-specific documentation training for physicians (three-hour, online courses). For more information on the 21 different specialty-specific documentation courses offered, visit www.cmanet.org/aapc (be sure to log into the CMA website to access member pricing). ICD-10 News Alerts: The CMA website allows registered users to create custom content alerts on the topics that are of interest to you. Once signed up, you will be notified any time there is new content posted in one of your areas, including ICD-10 issues. To sign up, go to www.cmanet.org and visit your account dashboard, click on “My Alerts,” then select “ICD-10." One-on-One Assistance: SFMS members having trouble with claims being denied or delayed can contact the CMA Reimbursement Hotline at (888) 401-5911. CMA’s practice management experts can provide one-on-one assistance to physician members with payment, billing, and contracting problems. Click here for additional ICD-10 resources available through CMS. Comments are closed.
