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Good coding information – thought some of you might make use of the information Dr. Beth Sullivan, DO From: MedAssets Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 4:47 PMTo: bethdo97@...Subject: CCFN - October 2011 To view this email as a web page, click here Introducing Inside ICD-10: An Announcement from CCFNIt is important for facilities to understand the implications of the October 2013 deadline for implementation of the Internal Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10).ICD-10 will impact every aspect of the revenue cycle and more. From patient registration to case management and beyond, the ICD-10 code set will affect a variety of departments. The complexity and the scope of ICD-10 is so much more than codes and that is why it is important that staff and providers become knowledgeable about ICD-10.In addition to latest coding and compliance articles that are published monthly in CCFN, we will provide additional ICD-10 articles each month beginning with this the October issue. Our editorial coverage will include answers to your frequently asked questions, the latest news in ICD-10 and tidbits of information of which you may not be aware. A Word Search puzzle also will be published each month to help you become more familiar with some of the ICD-10 terminology. Our goal is to provide noteworthy information that will assist in a successful transition into the new world of ICD-10. If you have suggestions for feature ICD-10 articles, please send your suggestion to compliance2@....We hope you enjoy this addition of CCFN. FEATURE ARTICLECertification for Complexity: Understanding Clinical Laboratory Improvement AmendmentsClinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) is a program for regulating laboratory testing with the primary objective of ensuring quality laboratory testing, reports Bev Hillinger, RHIA, CPC, in this month's feature article. Administered jointly by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all clinical laboratories must be CLIA-certified to receive Medicare payments, writes Hillinger.Download PDFDOC2DOCICD-10 Transition: Good News, Bad News for DocsOn Aug. 22, 2008, the federal government proposed a rule that would require the use of a new coding set – the ICD-10-CM code set – as the standard code set for coding diagnoses on all HIPAA standard transactions, writes Nash. The proposed implementation of the code set will have a profound impact on the operations of physician practices.Download PDFTALKING POINTSThe What and Why of General Equivalency Mappings (GEMs)Transitioning from ICD-9 to ICD-10 requires conversion or mapping in both clinical and technological forms. To ease the conversion process, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides GGEMs, explains Darnacea , MHA, RHIT, CCS.Download PDFMODIFIERS CORNERModifiers Used to Report Items, Services Not Reimbursed by MedicareThe decision to report a modifier to Medicare that indicates non-coverage and which modifier to report will depend on the modifier's definition, the reason for the non-coverage under the OPPS and the reporting requirements for those non-covered services, explains Sandy Palmer, RHIT.Download PDFINSIDE ICD-10Will the ICD-10 Conversion Cost Me an Arm and a Leg?Transitioning to ICD-10 will be a costly undertaking since it will replace an ineffective ICD-9 code set. Other countries switched many years ago. The U.S. healthcare system must be brought current, reports Pamela Pfeifer.Download PDFWill There Be a Code Freeze for ICD-9 and ICD-10?The ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee announced on Sept. 15 2010 that it would implement a partial freeze of the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 (ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS) codes prior to the implementation of ICD-10 on Oct. 1, 2013, explains Pamela Pfeifer.Download PDFDid You Know: Some Commercial Payors Are Not Converting to ICD-10?Most commercial payors are not planning to convert immediately to ICD-10, reports Zuriharri Pannell. Instead, she explain, payors plan to use crosswalks, mapping, and internal translation tables, while trying to build a home-grown database that can be utilized with ICD-10 codes mapping back to ICD-9 codes.Download PDF The October issue of CCFN is available online.CCFN is a free e-magazinediscussing the latest informationin the world of coding and compliance.Coding and Compliance Webinars from MedAssetsRecordings of compliance Webinars from MedAssets are currently available for playback through Oct. 31, 2011. These titles include the following:Chargemaster Structure and Maintenance Coding Vascular Accessfor Dialysis ICD-10: Introduction to the Diagnosis Codes ICD-10 PCS: Introduction to the Inpatient Coding Changes Laboratory Compliance, Coding and Billing Update Pharmacy Billing and Coding Best PracticesIf you are interested in viewing recorded Webinars, please contact your MedAssetsaccount manager or e-mail productsupport@... for additional information. 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