tci E/M Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 2

Reader Question: New CMS-1500 Coming Soon

Question: How will the CMS 1500 form change to allow ICD-10-CM reporting? Vermont Subscriber Answer: Those providers exempt from electronic submission requirements and who use the paper CMS-1500 will have a new form available to use in 2014. The new version (02/12) provides space for 12 codes (instead of just 4) and allows providers to identify whether they’re using ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM codes. If your practice uses the CMS-1500, note that Medicare will accept the new form now. As of April 1, 2014, the new version is the only one Medicare will accept. ...

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