ICD-9 to ICD-10 Conversion
Historical reference: This 2015–2016 source material is retained for reference, not current coding guidance. Consult current CMS resources for current coding requirements.
ICD-9 to ICD-10 Conversion (opens in a new tab)
Provider Resources for ICD-9 to ICD-10 Conversion from www.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)
ICD-10 Blog by CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt
Lessons Learned: Reflections on CMS and the Successful Implementation of ICD-10 (opens in a new tab)
CMS Releases ICD-10 Assessment and Maintenance Toolkit
The ICD-10 Next Steps Toolkit — source document unavailable gives providers the tools and information to assess ICD-10 progress using key performance indicators. With the Toolkit, providers can identify and address opportunities for improvement and maintain progress on ICD-10. The Toolkit is also available as an infographic (opens in a new tab) with an accompanying Key Performance Indicators fact sheet (opens in a new tab).
CMS Issues an ICD-10 Resource to Assist Providers in Finding Answers to their ICD-10 Questions
Recognizing that health care providers may need help with the ICD-10 transition, CMS has issued a resource guide and contact list. (opens in a new tab)
Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Frequently Asked Questions
If you have Medicare FFS ICD-10 questions, please visit Medicare FFS FAQs for additional guidance.
Use ICD-10 Now!
ICD-10 Implementation Date: October 1, 2015
- Code services provided on or after Oct 1 with ICD-10
- Code services provided before Oct 1 with ICD-9, even if you submit the claim after Oct 1
- Medicare FFS Guidance (opens in a new tab) for claims that span the compliance date and FAQs (opens in a new tab)on claims processing and billing are available
The ICD-10 transition is a mandate that applies to all parties covered by HIPAA, not just providers who bill Medicare or Medicaid.
2016 ICD-10-CM (opens in a new tab) and ICD-10-PCS (opens in a new tab) files including General Equivalence Mappings are available.
Need Some Tips?
- Check out the Use ICD-10 Now — source document unavailable and Billing Success (opens in a new tab) infographics
- See listings of CMS ICD-10 Resources (opens in a new tab) and Coding and Clinical Documentation Resources (opens in a new tab)
Not Ready Yet?
- Get going with our ICD-10 Quick Start Guide — source document unavailable
- Use the Road to 10 (opens in a new tab) to access clinical resources by specialty
CMS-AMA Flexibility Guidance
On July 6, CMS and AMA announce efforts to help providers get ready for ICD-10 (opens in a new tab) followed by guidance (opens in a new tab) and FAQs (opens in a new tab) most recently updated on Sept 22.
CMS Acting Administrator’s Letter to Medicare Providers
On July 7, CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt sent a letter to all Medicare FFS providers (opens in a new tab) about ICD-10 resources and the CMS-AMA flexibility guidance.
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