CMS offers new ICD-10 resources
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released new educational resources to help providers with each phase of the ICD-10 implementation process.
The resources include the following:
- Online ICD-10 Guide – a comprehensive resource to help providers implement every step of the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 medical codes.
- Introduction to ICD-10 – an overview of ICD-10, in-depth steps for providers to take to prepare, and available educational resources to use along the way.
- Role of Clearinghouses in ICD-10 Transition– an overview of how to determine if clearinghouses offer ICD-10 transition billing/coding services.
- Basics for Small and Rural Practices – a resource focused on supporting small and rural practices with activities related to ICD-10 transition.
- ICD-10 Resources Flyer – a complete list of all available CMS resources related to ICD-10 transition; updated to include recently launched materials.
Continuing medical education (CME) and continuing education (CE) credits are available to physicians and nurses who complete ICD-10: ICD-10: A Roadmap for Small Clinical Practices and ICD-10: Small Practice Guide to a Smooth Transition, two free Medscape Education Modules that provide guidance to small practices making the transition to ICD-10.
For more information, visit the CMS ICD-10 website.
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