Preparing for ICD-10 & 5010
We are committed to simplifying this transition for our customers. We have invested considerable time and resources to ensure that you have the systems and tools necessary to support this transition. It is important that you begin talking to your payers and learning about 5010. Ensuring you have a 5010 Readiness Plan will help prepare you for the transition throughout 2011.
What is HIPAA X12 5010?
All electronic healthcare transactions (such as claims, ERA, and eligibilities) are transmitted in compliance with standards set forth by The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS.) On 1/16/09, HHS announced a final rule that replaces the current version of these standards (4010A) with version 5010. The rule establishes that all covered entities should begin testing and migrating to 5010 during the 2011 calendar year in preparation for the final compliance date of Jan 1, 2012. Beginning on Jan 1, 2012, all electronic HIPAA transactions must be exchanged using the new 5010 standards. Read more.
What are ICD-10 Codes?
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the international standard diagnostic classification for all clinical use. The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) was endorsed by the Forty-third World Health Assembly in 1990 and came into use in World Health Organization (WHO) member states in 1994. Only a handful of countries, including the United States, have not adopted ICD-10 as their standard for reporting. Read more.
On Demand Webinar - Start Preparing! Your Guide for 5010 Readiness
Our experts are ready to prepare your practice with everything you need to know to get ready for HIPAA X12 5010 now, rather than later. Listen to an overview of 5010 and ICD-10 from Physicians Practice's Pamela L. Moore. Then listen to a roundtable discussion with our panel of experts. Watch the recorded webinar from 09/28/10
Reminder for Customers: The ICD-10 & 5010 Readiness pages of the client portal, Support Center is updated regularly with additional information, resources, and readiness plans for your practice management solution.
