Do you need help with the transition to Version 5010 or planning for ICD-10? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has created an interactive timeline widget that is now available on the CMS ICD-10 website. This user-friendly tool can help you and your organization:
Understand what you should be doing right now to prepare for the switches to Version 5010 and ICD-10
Know the steps you'll need to take in the future and when
Stay on top of approaching transition deadlines to help manage the implementation process
The content of the widget is tailored with specific information for large and small provider practices, payers and vendors. Also available are printer-friendly versions of the timeline information to download and use as check lists.
CMS also has other new resources to help you transition, including fact sheets and frequently asked questions for both Version 5010 and ICD-10. With the Version 5010 deadline fast approaching, it will be important to take advantage of these new resources now to ensure you are on the right track.
The transitions to Version 5010 and ICD-10 involve significant preparation, and require business and systems changes throughout health care industry. CMS is committed to helping you better prepare for Version 5010 and ICD-10.
Please visit the ICD-10 website for the latest news and resources to help you prepare, and to download and share the widget today!
