CMS ICD-10 Resources
With
the October 1, 2015, ICD-10 compliance date less than one year away, now is the
time to prepare for the transition. To support the health care community, the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers resources that
explain ICD-10 for providers, payers, vendors, and non-covered entities.
Medscape Continuing Medical Education
Resources
CMS
has created two videos and one expert column to help educate health care
professionals about ICD-10. Beyond providing tips and advice, these free resources offer continuing medical
education (CME) and nursing continuing education (CE) credits. Anyone who completes
the modules can earn a certificate.
Road to 10 Tool for Small Physician
Practices
Available on the Provider Resources page at cms.gov/ICD10, the
“Road to 10” tool is an online resource built with the help of providers in
small practices. This tool is intended to help small medical practices
jumpstart their ICD-10 transition and can help you:
·
Understand the basics of ICD-10
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Build an ICD-10 action plan to map out your transition
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Answer frequently asked questions
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Learn how ICD-10 affects your practice with tailored clinical
scenarios and documentation tips for Family Practice and Internal Medicine,
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Cardiology, and Pediatrics
CMS.gov Resources
To
support the health care community with the transition to ICD-10, CMS has
developed a variety of resources available at cms.gov/ICD10, including fact sheets, guides, and webinar presentations. CMS also
distributes regular Email Update messages with information about ICD-10. Subscribe
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