May 24, 2011 | Laboratory Pathology, News From Dark Daily
Bigger challenge will be adoption of ICD-10 across entire U.S. healthcare system in 2013 Two disruptive events in the world of coding, billing, and claims reimbursement are about to engage the full attention of clinical laboratories and pathology groups. First is implementation of HIPAA 5010 forms for claims submission by all types of healthcare providers. This is scheduled to occur on January 1, 2012—just seven months away! Second is implementation of ICD-10 codes. Federal law currently...
