tci E/M Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 11

Reader Question: Don't Count CMS Software a Pass

Question: I have heard that Medicare has created free billing software that will let us get around the ICD-10 conversion. I was told the software will automatically convert our ICD-9 coding to ICD-10. Is this correct?  Iowa Subscriber Answer: Not quite. If your claim submission software is preventing you from submitting ICD-10 codes on your claims, CMS is offering free billing programs that will allow you to electronically submit your claims using the new diagnoses. But contrary to what many practices believe, this software is not an ICD-10 workaround — you still have to make the conversion from...

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