ICD-10 Basics For Payers

This document released by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in August 2014 details the transition to ICD-10 (ICD, or International Classification of Diseases), which is mandatory for all payers, providers, and other organizations covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Payers must plan to be ready to process claims with ICD-10 codes for medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures, and this document lists basic steps for payers to take . . .