PRIMEPOINTERS
PrimePointers contains valuable information for providers about PrimeWest Health, billing, coding, and State and Federal Requirements
PrimePointers contains valuable information for providers about PrimeWest Health, billing, coding, and State and Federal Requirements
Is your clearinghouse ready for 5010?
Contact your clearinghouse for up-to-date information on their 5010 preparations and readiness. 5010 – After June 30, 2012
5010 is the new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standard for HIPAA-covered transactions. ICD-10 – Date to be announced
ICD-10 is the diagnostic coding system that will replace ICD-9.
Comment period on ICD-10 implementation
5/03/2012
Don't procrastinate!
5/01/2012
New ICD-10 deadline proposed for 2014
4/10/2012
Additional 5010 compliance extensions are not expected
3/27/2012
CMS delays 5010 enforcement until after June 30, 2012
3/19/2012
Review scenarios for billing provider and pay-to address reporting.
PrimeWest Health’s reimbursement system allows for population of both the billing address and payment address. The billing address must be a physical address, not a PO box.
A 9-digit zip code is required for the billing address and the service facility address.
Step-by-Step Strategic Planning for ICD-10