HHS Delays ICD-10 Coding to October 2014 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) postponed the use of ICD-10 diagnostic codes until October 1, 2014. The 1-year delay comes in response to complaints by organized medicine about the administrative burden of converting to ICD-10. August 27, 2012 Advocacy, AMA, HIPAA health plan identifier codes, HPID, ICD-10 delay, ICD-10 0 0 Comment Read More »
Electronic Remittance Advice Enhancements Under the new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) version 5010 standards, the electronic remittance advice (ERA) transaction has been enhanced to include such information as a patient’s coverage expiration date and the claim received date. July 31, 2012 HIPAA, Medicare, News electronic remittance advice, Version 5010, ERA 0 0 Comment Read More »
5010 Format Required for Electronic Claims Beginning July 1 The deadline for transitioning electronic transactions to the updated 5010 version of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) transactions standards is July 1, 2012. You will be required to conduct electronic transactions such as claims submissions, eligibility verification, claims status, remittance advice and referral authorizations using the updated transaction standards. June 12, 2012 HIPAA, Medicare, Payment, Physician Resource, Technology 5010, health information technology, HIPAA 0 0 Comment Read More »
Ready for Version 5010? Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Offices are hosting a series of webinar on Version 5010 for health care providers, clearinghouses, vendors and others. Sign up for a free CMS webinar to learn more about Current Conversion Statistics, Final Preparations for 5010/D.0 Cutover, Operational Concerns, Future of EDI Communications, Resources and Contact Information. May 30, 2012 HIPAA, Local Events, Physician Resource 5010, Version 5010, CMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
Medicare Announces Another Extension of HIPAA 5010 Enforcement The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced yesterday that they would again extend the enforcement discretionary period, allowing practices an additional 90 days to become fully compliant with the use of HIPAA 5010 transaction standards. March 16, 2012 HIPAA, News, Payment, Physician Resource 5010, 5010 conversion 0 0 Comment Read More »
