Our November 2014 Open Line Friday call brings you updates from three major payers on their ICD-10 testing: Aetna, United, and Florida Blue. Follow our live tweeting of the call @FLBlue, or go to www.floridablue.com/icd-10 for a comprehensive list of resources.
This month we tackle the issue of the real cost to implement ICD-10 at the physician practice level. We are pleased to feature two testimonials from Harbor Oaks Eye Associates and Advance Medical of Naples, LLC. Stanley Nachimson also shares his expertise. Visit floridablue.com/icd-10 for your comprehensive list of resources.
ICD-10 Open Line Friday Meeting December 2014Florida Blue
Open Line Friday goes social as we invite two esteemed guests to our panel of experts: Joe Lavelle and Steve Sisko. They'll share how social media can help engage more providers in being educated on the issues surrounding ICD-10 implementation. Visit floridablue.com/icd-10 for a complete directory of resources.
ICD-10 Readiness: Another Practice Testimonial Florida Blue
Join us as we hear from guest Lori Ann Martell with Advance Medical of Naples, LLC on how their practice is working towards ICD-10 implementation. Our regular panel of experts from Availity, Secure EDI, Mayo Clinic, Florida Blue and others will provide the latest information in this, our monthly Open Line Friday teleconference. How can Florida Blue help you with ICD-10? Visit us at http://floridablue.com/icd-10.
We feature experts Stanley Nachimsom of Nachimsom Associates and Michael Palatoni of Athena Health to review WEDI survey results and share small practice/physician update on ICD-10 implementation. Visit floridablue.com/icd-10, your complete ICD-10 resource.
March 2015 ICD10: Preparation for Physicians and Small PracticesFlorida Blue
March: ICD-10 Preparation for Physicians and Small Practices. Covers survey findings from WEDI and PAHCOM and points out the ICD-10 training costs were much lower than previously though.
Our Open Line Friday panelists discussed how medical practices can use the official ICD-10 compliance date as a target for their preparedness. Remember to visit floridablue.com/icd-10 for a complete list of resources.
This month we tackle the issue of the real cost to implement ICD-10 at the physician practice level. We are pleased to feature two testimonials from Harbor Oaks Eye Associates and Advance Medical of Naples, LLC. Stanley Nachimson also shares his expertise. Visit floridablue.com/icd-10 for your comprehensive list of resources.
ICD-10 Open Line Friday Meeting December 2014Florida Blue
Open Line Friday goes social as we invite two esteemed guests to our panel of experts: Joe Lavelle and Steve Sisko. They'll share how social media can help engage more providers in being educated on the issues surrounding ICD-10 implementation. Visit floridablue.com/icd-10 for a complete directory of resources.
ICD-10 Readiness: Another Practice Testimonial Florida Blue
Join us as we hear from guest Lori Ann Martell with Advance Medical of Naples, LLC on how their practice is working towards ICD-10 implementation. Our regular panel of experts from Availity, Secure EDI, Mayo Clinic, Florida Blue and others will provide the latest information in this, our monthly Open Line Friday teleconference. How can Florida Blue help you with ICD-10? Visit us at http://floridablue.com/icd-10.
We feature experts Stanley Nachimsom of Nachimsom Associates and Michael Palatoni of Athena Health to review WEDI survey results and share small practice/physician update on ICD-10 implementation. Visit floridablue.com/icd-10, your complete ICD-10 resource.
March 2015 ICD10: Preparation for Physicians and Small PracticesFlorida Blue
March: ICD-10 Preparation for Physicians and Small Practices. Covers survey findings from WEDI and PAHCOM and points out the ICD-10 training costs were much lower than previously though.
Our Open Line Friday panelists discussed how medical practices can use the official ICD-10 compliance date as a target for their preparedness. Remember to visit floridablue.com/icd-10 for a complete list of resources.
Latest ICD-10 Readiness Surveys and Testing ResultsFlorida Blue
On this Open Line Friday call with experts from Mayo Clinic, Baptist Health South Florida, Tampa General Hospital and others, we share the results of a survey Florida Blue conducted on the state of readiness for ICD-10 implementation.
ICD-10 Open Line Friday Presentation March 21, 2014Florida Blue
Today's ICD-10 Open Line Friday presentation provides the latest regulatory updates, testing schedules and more. Hear from experts at The Mayo Clinic, Secure EDI, Availity and more. Visit floridablue.com for a complete repository of ICD-10 tools and resources to help with your conversion.
Open Line Friday: The Importance of Data for ICD-10 SuccessFlorida Blue
ICD-10 is an enormous change for healthcare providers, particularly with all of the mandates we’re now facing. This may be why so many physicians consider the ICD-10 mandate burdensome. In this session of Open Line Friday, Florida Blue meets with our panel of experts and gets insights from special guests, Dr. Joseph Nichols, orthopedic surgeon and WEDI co-chair. With preparation and collaboration, we can overcome the burden. Want to join us for our next Open Line Friday? Details here: http://ow.ly/sEZRe
A Provider View on ICD-10 and the 2015 DelayFlorida Blue
How are providers coping with the delay of the ICD-10 implementation to 2015, when many had established budgets and training for being live 2014? Guests from Prime Health Physicians LLC and Harbor Oaks Eye join our Open Line Friday panel to share their experience. Visit floridablue.com/icd10 for a complete repository of tools and information.
With the vote to delay ICD-10 implementation to 2015, many in the industry are left to wonder whether to continue with plans to implement in 2014 or not. Our Open Line Friday call with panelists from Mayo Clinic, Secure EDI, Availity and more will explore the implications of the recent decision to delay the implementation of ICD-10, and to rethink YOUR options most effectively.
We're pleased to present Rhonda Buckholtz, VP of ICD-10 Education and Training for the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC), as our June Open Line Friday guest. Rhonda will explain the approach the AAPC has taken with the delay of ICD-10 to 2015. Visit http://www.bcbsfl.com/wps/portal/bcbsfl/w/providers/providerdetails/SA_ToolsResources/SA_ICD10 for your comprehensive list of ICD-10 resources.
Seven Months to ICD-10: Useful Guidance for the CountdownFlorida Blue
Twelve months ago, it may have been too early to engage individual physicians and small medical practices in ICD-10 preparations. However, six months from today, it may be too late! Today's session will focus on practical tips for getting your organization ready for the ICD-10 conversion.
Rhonda Buckholtz, VP with the American Association of Professional Coders, shares the results of a survey they conducted on the state of provider readiness for a 2014 ICD-10 implementation. She participated in our June Open Line Friday call. Find more here: www.
The extended deadline for ICD-10 implementation has drawn mixed responses from healthcare providers. The article looks at the Pros and Cons of ICD-10 delay.
On April 2, 2014, the US Senate voted in favor of H.R. 4302, known as Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, soon signed by President Barack Obama. This bill is primarily meant to forestall cuts in Medicare payment rates for physicians, and also contained provisions that called for delaying ICD-10 implementation until 2015 at the earliest. This panel discussion will thresh out the advantages and disadvantages of the delay, and provide insights on how the Healthcare Information Management (HIM) sector in the Philippines should position itself in the midst of the extended implementation.
To learn more about the current state of the HIM sector in the Philippines, visit http://www.teeledevelopment.com.ph.
ICD-10 Presentation to Bays Medical Society January 2014Florida Blue
Collaboration between physicians, payers and others across the health care industry is critical to a successful ICD10 implementation. Florida Blue is here with resources and expertise as you begin your ICD-10 journey, but the time to act is now! Visit our site to get started: http://ow.ly/sGVfF
[Webinar] Re-Strategezing for a Successful ICD-10 / 2015 TransitionPhoenix Health Systems
In this 45-minute webinar, You will hear from top members of our ICD-10 team, Thomas Grove, Principal and D’Arcy Guerin Gue, Executive Vice President, as they discuss how to ensure the smoothest possible conversion, by restructuring your strategy in eleven critical areas.
Find the recording here - http://landing.phoenixhealth.com/icd-10-2015-webinar
What is the status on ICD-10? In this Infographic I bring you the facts you always wanted to know & 6 foundation blocks for successful ICD-10 implementation
Latest ICD-10 Readiness Surveys and Testing ResultsFlorida Blue
On this Open Line Friday call with experts from Mayo Clinic, Baptist Health South Florida, Tampa General Hospital and others, we share the results of a survey Florida Blue conducted on the state of readiness for ICD-10 implementation.
ICD-10 Open Line Friday Presentation March 21, 2014Florida Blue
Today's ICD-10 Open Line Friday presentation provides the latest regulatory updates, testing schedules and more. Hear from experts at The Mayo Clinic, Secure EDI, Availity and more. Visit floridablue.com for a complete repository of ICD-10 tools and resources to help with your conversion.
Open Line Friday: The Importance of Data for ICD-10 SuccessFlorida Blue
ICD-10 is an enormous change for healthcare providers, particularly with all of the mandates we’re now facing. This may be why so many physicians consider the ICD-10 mandate burdensome. In this session of Open Line Friday, Florida Blue meets with our panel of experts and gets insights from special guests, Dr. Joseph Nichols, orthopedic surgeon and WEDI co-chair. With preparation and collaboration, we can overcome the burden. Want to join us for our next Open Line Friday? Details here: http://ow.ly/sEZRe
A Provider View on ICD-10 and the 2015 DelayFlorida Blue
How are providers coping with the delay of the ICD-10 implementation to 2015, when many had established budgets and training for being live 2014? Guests from Prime Health Physicians LLC and Harbor Oaks Eye join our Open Line Friday panel to share their experience. Visit floridablue.com/icd10 for a complete repository of tools and information.
With the vote to delay ICD-10 implementation to 2015, many in the industry are left to wonder whether to continue with plans to implement in 2014 or not. Our Open Line Friday call with panelists from Mayo Clinic, Secure EDI, Availity and more will explore the implications of the recent decision to delay the implementation of ICD-10, and to rethink YOUR options most effectively.
We're pleased to present Rhonda Buckholtz, VP of ICD-10 Education and Training for the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC), as our June Open Line Friday guest. Rhonda will explain the approach the AAPC has taken with the delay of ICD-10 to 2015. Visit http://www.bcbsfl.com/wps/portal/bcbsfl/w/providers/providerdetails/SA_ToolsResources/SA_ICD10 for your comprehensive list of ICD-10 resources.
Seven Months to ICD-10: Useful Guidance for the CountdownFlorida Blue
Twelve months ago, it may have been too early to engage individual physicians and small medical practices in ICD-10 preparations. However, six months from today, it may be too late! Today's session will focus on practical tips for getting your organization ready for the ICD-10 conversion.
Rhonda Buckholtz, VP with the American Association of Professional Coders, shares the results of a survey they conducted on the state of provider readiness for a 2014 ICD-10 implementation. She participated in our June Open Line Friday call. Find more here: www.
The extended deadline for ICD-10 implementation has drawn mixed responses from healthcare providers. The article looks at the Pros and Cons of ICD-10 delay.
On April 2, 2014, the US Senate voted in favor of H.R. 4302, known as Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, soon signed by President Barack Obama. This bill is primarily meant to forestall cuts in Medicare payment rates for physicians, and also contained provisions that called for delaying ICD-10 implementation until 2015 at the earliest. This panel discussion will thresh out the advantages and disadvantages of the delay, and provide insights on how the Healthcare Information Management (HIM) sector in the Philippines should position itself in the midst of the extended implementation.
To learn more about the current state of the HIM sector in the Philippines, visit http://www.teeledevelopment.com.ph.
ICD-10 Presentation to Bays Medical Society January 2014Florida Blue
Collaboration between physicians, payers and others across the health care industry is critical to a successful ICD10 implementation. Florida Blue is here with resources and expertise as you begin your ICD-10 journey, but the time to act is now! Visit our site to get started: http://ow.ly/sGVfF
[Webinar] Re-Strategezing for a Successful ICD-10 / 2015 TransitionPhoenix Health Systems
In this 45-minute webinar, You will hear from top members of our ICD-10 team, Thomas Grove, Principal and D’Arcy Guerin Gue, Executive Vice President, as they discuss how to ensure the smoothest possible conversion, by restructuring your strategy in eleven critical areas.
Find the recording here - http://landing.phoenixhealth.com/icd-10-2015-webinar
What is the status on ICD-10? In this Infographic I bring you the facts you always wanted to know & 6 foundation blocks for successful ICD-10 implementation
Icd 10 remediation for provider practices – key challenges and mitigation str...Apoorv S
On October 1, 2014, the U.S. healthcare system will transition from the Ninth Edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) set of diagnosis and inpatient procedure codes to the Tenth Edition of those code sets (ICD-10). Provider systems are impacted across the value chain due to ICD-10 remediation and significant changes are required across the value chain and provider business functions. This article focuses on the key challenges being faced by providers in their ICD-10 remediation journey and the mitigation approaches that providers can adopt to address them.
The recent extension of the ICD-10 deadline was greeted with mixed reactions throughout the healthcare industry. Some favored an extension, while others preferred to move ahead with the change. In this webinar, we look at the pros and cons of the delay and how it will affect providers and patients. Reactions from other vendors are also presented.
ICD-10-CM is the United States’ clinical modification of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Tenth Revision. It is used to classify diseases and causes of illness recorded on health records, claims, and other vital information.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will require covered entities (i.e., health plans, health care providers, and health care clearinghouses) that conduct electronic HIPAA standard transactions to move from ICD-9 to the next generation ICD-10 code sets by October 1, 2015.
ICD-10 Is Really Here: What Does That Mean To Compliance Officers?PYA, P.C.
PYA Principal Denise Hall presented “ICD-10 Is REALLY Here: What Does that Mean to Compliance Officers?” at the THA 2015 Fall Compliance Conference. The presentation helps providers get “in tune” with the latest in ICD-10 compliance:
* A brief discussion of ICD-10 and its impact on healthcare.
* Compliance risks with the transition to the ICD-10 system.
* Mitigation of compliance risk and denial activities during and post-implementation.
* ICD-10’s impact on value-based purchasing and quality-based payment models.
United Health Care ICD-10 Testing Results November 2014Florida Blue
Shirley Reynolds, Senior Product Manager with United Health Group, shared testing results and lessons learned for ICD-10 on our November 21 Open Line Friday call. Be sure to visit www.floridablue.com/icd-10 for a comprehensive list of ICD-10 resources and archived content.
Aetna icd 10 collaborative testing Nov 2014Florida Blue
Mr. Brian Parkany, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Aetna, shared their testing results for ICD-10 on our November 21, 2014 Open Line Friday call. For a complete list of ICD-10 resources, visit www.floridablue.com/icd-10
5 Real World Non-Profit Challenges Solved through Social MediaFlorida Blue
Social media can solve non-profits' five most common challenges, including:
Ensuring your mission and brand is accurately depicted.
Creating advocates.
Fundraising.
Keeping volunteers engaged.
Doing more with less money and less time.
This presentation was shared during the Florida Blue Foundation's 2014 Sapphire Awards and Symposium at the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort by Annie Erstling and Kate Warnock.
Focus on 2014: A Tampa Bay Economic ForecastFlorida Blue
Carl Patten, director of the Florida Blue Center for Health Policy, presented a forecast of the health policy environment in Florida, and how it impacts Pinellas businesses in particular. His presentation included the current state of the Affordable Care Act, and its ongoing implications for employers. For more information, visit http://ow.ly/sNeN7.
India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
According to TechSci Research report, "India Clinical Trials Market- By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F," the India Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.64% through 2030. The market is driven by a variety of factors, making India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies and researchers. India's vast and diverse patient population, cost-effective operational environment, and a large pool of skilled medical professionals contribute significantly to the market's growth. Additionally, increasing government support in streamlining regulations and the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases further propel the clinical trials market.
Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
Explore our infographic on 'Essential Metrics for Palliative Care Management' which highlights key performance indicators crucial for enhancing the quality and efficiency of palliative care services.
This visual guide breaks down important metrics across four categories: Patient-Centered Metrics, Care Efficiency Metrics, Quality of Life Metrics, and Staff Metrics. Each section is designed to help healthcare professionals monitor and improve care delivery for patients facing serious illnesses. Understand how to implement these metrics in your palliative care practices for better outcomes and higher satisfaction levels.
Leading the Way in Nephrology: Dr. David Greene's Work with Stem Cells for Ki...Dr. David Greene Arizona
As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V PREVENTIVE-PEDIATRICS.pdfSachin Sharma
This content provides an overview of preventive pediatrics. It defines preventive pediatrics as preventing disease and promoting children's physical, mental, and social well-being to achieve positive health. It discusses antenatal, postnatal, and social preventive pediatrics. It also covers various child health programs like immunization, breastfeeding, ICDS, and the roles of organizations like WHO, UNICEF, and nurses in preventive pediatrics.
ICD-10: A Payer Update with Aetna & United Health Group
1. 900-3571-0213
Open Line Friday: ICD-10 Edition
ICD-10: A Payer Update with
Aetna & United Health Group
Nov. 21, 2014
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. EST
Dial Toll-Free: (800) 882-3610 or (412) 380-2000
Conference Passcode: 6829655#
900-518-1104
2. Open Line Friday: ICD-10 Panelists*
Deborah Stewart, MD Medical Director Florida Blue
Gale Scott
EDI Regulatory Compliance Administrator
Tampa General Hospital
Laurie Darst Revenue Cycle Regulatory Advisor Mayo Clinic (MN)
Matthew Ketterman Director, Business Solutions Availity®1
Jackie Griffin
VP, U.S. Operations
Secure EDI
Lee Ratliff
Clinical Business Technology Consultant
Baptist Health South Florida
Mary Rita Hyland RN, BS, MBA, CHP Healthcare Industry Consultant
Diana Brijbag
CMM, CPC, CCP, CMSCS, HITCM-PP
Office Manager
The Springs Family Medical Center
George Vancore Senior Manager, Delivery Systems Mandates and Compliance Florida Blue
*Panelists are subject to availability.
1 Availity, L.L.C. is a multi-payer joint venture company. For more information or to register, visit www.availity.com
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Joseph Nichols, MD Principal, Health Data Consulting
3. Special Guests for Nov. 21, 2014:
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Note: Practitioner guests are subject to unforeseen clinical or other emergencies. Should our guest(s) lack availability at the time of our program, Florida Blue will attempt to reschedule guest(s) for a future session.
Brian Parkany Senior Director Strategic Initiatives
Shirley Reynolds
Senior Product Manger
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4. Open Line Friday: ICD-10
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ICD-10: A Payer Update with Aetna & United Health Group Agenda for Nov. 21, 2014
1.Objectives
2.Healthcare Industry Regulatory Update
3.Brian Parkany, Aetna
4.Shirley Reynolds, United Health Group
5.Next Steps
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5. Objectives
1.Promote collaboration, communication and coordination between providers, payers and electronic trading partners.
2.Expand your understanding of the current state of ICD-10, recent regulatory decisions and industry perspectives.
3.Raise your awareness and understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges that ICD-10 brings to the entire health care industry including providers, payers and electronic trading partners.
4.Provide you with tools, techniques, best practices and helpful hints from your peers that can be used as you continue (or begin) your ICD-10 journey.
**** Please remember that during the call all attendees will be placed on “mute” except for any guest speakers and all panelists. If you have a question, please email it to FloridaBlueOpenLineFriday@FloridaBlue.com.
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6. Open Line Friday: ICD-10
Health Care Industry & Regulatory Update
•Medicare announced two rounds of ICD-10 testing with physicians/provider:
•Functional Acknowledgement Testing: this is where you test the “chain of trust” partners from the provider to the payer (Medicare) using an ICD-10 coded claim; Medicare will edit and compliance check the claim and return a response to the sender; there is no claim adjudication or ERA is being generated during this round of testing; test claims can be sent to Medicare anytime up to the October 1, 2015 implementation date;
•Special Functional Acknowledgement Testing Weeks: Medicare submitters will have access to real-time help desk support during the weeks of November 17th through the 21st, 2014; March 2nd through the 6th, 2015 and June 1st through the 5th, 2015.
•End-to-end testing: this is where ICD-10 coded claims are sent to the Medicare (the payer), adjudicated and an ERA is generated back to the provide; participation in Medicare’s end-to-end testing requires enrollment and selection by your MAC; on a national basis, Medicare is limiting the number of testing providers to 2550.
•For additional details, please see the following:
•http://medicare.fcso.com/ICD-10/267332.pdf
•www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network- MLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/SE1409.pdf
•http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network- MLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/MM8858.pdf
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7. Health Care Industry & Regulatory Update (cont’d)
•NUCC changed the CMS 1500 professional paper claim form to accommodate ICD-10 (see www.nucc.org); the transition to this new form began in January 2014 and continues across the health care industry.
•Partial code freeze continues until one year after the implementation of ICD-10:
•Only codes for new diagnosis or new technologies will be considered for exception inclusion.
•Last regular updates to ICD-9-CM and ICD-10 occurred on October 1, 2011.
•Regular ICD-10 updates will begin on October 1, 2016.
•Miscellaneous health care industry and regulatory updates will be provided from our panelists when applicable and when time permits.
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Visit www.floridablue.com/icd-10 and select the Test ICD-10 Icon:
ICD-10 Provider Testing
Testing ICD-10 is one of the more critical success factors in achieving ICD-10 compliance and managing
your revenue interruption risk. Florida Blue is recommending ICD-10 provider testing in the three phases
below. Links to testing instructions and other important details are available below for initiating testing with
us. Questions? Email us at ICD-10Testing@floridablue.com.
Testing Results may be accessed following Phase III Instructions below.
ICD-10 Testing Phase
Start
Date(s)
Instructions for Test Phase
Phase I
“Code Validation”
Now
Phase I testing (click here for overview) involves coding a selection
of clinical diagnosis scenarios developed by Florida Blue Nurse
Coders. You can print out the scenarios for your staff to code in both
ICD-9 and ICD-10 for you to compare. This is a manual process and is
available for you on a self-service basis. Clinical Scenarios are
available in the instructions below.
Phase I Instructions: (click here)
ICD-10 Testing Phase
Start
Date(s)
Instructions for Test Phase
Phase II
“Internal End-to-End”
Now
Phase II testing (click here for overview) consists of electronic
receipt and internal processing of ICD-10 coded claims transactions
that were previously processed by Florida Blue with ICD-9 codes.
The instructions contain contact information for a Florida Blue ICD-10
testing coordinator in order to initiate Phase II testing
Phase II Instructions:
Providers (click here)
Vendors (click here)
ICD-10 Testing Phase
Start
Date(s)
Instructions for Test Phase
Phase III
“Round-Trip”
Now
Phase III testing (click here for overview) pertains to the “Round-trip”
processing of ICD-10 coded electronic claim and remittance
advice transactions. Phase II testing is a prerequisite.
(click here)
Phase III Instructions:
Providers (click here)
Vendors (click here)
Open Line Friday: ICD-10
A Florida Blue Update
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ICD-10: A Payer Update with Aetna
Brian Parkany
Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives
Open Line Friday: ICD-10
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ICD-10: A Payer Update with United Health Group
Shirley Reynolds
Senior Project Manager
Open Line Friday: ICD-10
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Send ICD-10 questions, comments or feedback to
floridablueopenlinefriday@floridablue.com.
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ICD-10
The most effective
way to do it,
is to do it!
– Amelia Earhart
13. Next Steps
Next Steps Build your ICD-10 action plan now with the CMS “Road to 10” tool. Visit www.roadto10.org Access our Open Line Friday podcasts at www.floridablue.com/icd-10 ICD-10 Open Line Friday email list: send us your email by contacting us at floridablueopenlinefriday@floridablue.com Test ICD-10 with us. Visit www.floridablue.com/icd-10 and select our “Test ICD-10 icon” for details. Testing questions? Email us at ICD-10Testing@floridablue.com Access Florida Blue’s ICD-10 Provider Toolkit and more at www.floridablue.com/ICD-10 Visit the Availity Learning Center (www.availity.com/learningcenter) to access live and webinars including information about Ready10 - a popular ICD-10 project management tool (see “There’s Ready and There’s Ready10”). Add, update or delete your email and contact information at any time using Availity's secure website. Log on to Availity at www.availity.com, select Payer Resources, Florida Blue and Update My Email Information with Florida Blue then follow the prompts.
Follow us on Twitter @FLBlue
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14. Addendum
ICD-10 Helpful Resources and Reference Material
•www.cms.gov/ICD10
•www.wedi.org
•www.ama-assn.org
•www.ahima.org/icd10
•www.availity.com
•www.fha.org
•www.hbma.com
•www.mgma.com
•www.floridablue.com/ICD-10
•www.fmaonline.org/HomePage.aspx
•www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd10.htm
•www.AAPC.com
For regular CMS ICD-10 email updates, subscribe at:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USCMS/subscriber/new?topic_id=USCMS_608
WEDI's 2014 Survey on Industry ICD-10 Readiness:
http://www.wedi.org/news/press-releases/2014/08/04/WEDI-Releases-ICD10-Readiness-Survey
Though not inclusive, the following list includes several public websites that can help increase general awareness and understanding of the ICD-10 mandate and its impact to the health care industry:
The links below were referenced during this presentation. The actual URLs below are provided for your convenience:
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