ICD-10 News: Resources for Providers

News Updates | November 14, 2013

ICD-10: Less Than One Year Out CMS is encouraging the health care industry to take advantage of the numerous ICD-10 resources available for checking progress and any actions that may be needed because the October 1, 2014 is quickly approaching. Intro Guide to ICD-10 The CMS Intro Guide to ICD-10 explains the essential aspects of ICD-10 and offers steps and resources for preparing for October 1, 2014. Online ICD-10 Guide  The Online ICD-10 Guide includes an overview of ICD-10 as well as information on how to transition to ICD-10 for small/medium practices, large practices, small hospitals, and payers. Other ICD-10 Resources Below are links to other helpful tools available on the CMS ICD-10 website: ICD-10 Basics for Small and Rural Practices ICD-10 Resources Flyer Role of Clearinghouses in the ICD-10 Transition The ICD-10 Transition: An Introduction ICD-10 Basics for Medical Practices Talking to Your Vendors About ICD-10: Tips for Medical Practices ICD-10 FAQs National ICD-10 Provider Education Teleconferences CMS, in collaboration with Medscape, has produced videos and articles that offer tips and advice on ICD-10, along with an opportunity for physicians to earn continuing medical education credits and nurses to earn continuing education credits. CMS has recently released two new Medscape videos: ICD-10: A Roadmap for Small Clinical Practices ICD-10: Small Practice Guide to a Smooth Transition Trade Association Resources You can also reference resources from health care trade associations and medical societies. Many of these groups also host ICD-10 webinars and trainings that you can attend to get up to speed on ICD-10. Visit the ICD-10 Provider Resources page to find a list of some organizations that offer ICD-10 resources, and check with any organizations to which you belong for members-only resources.