HIPAA Entities are Required to Use ICD-10
for Dates of Service On/After October 2, 2013
MLN Matters Number MM7492 Revised: This article is for all physicians, providers, and suppliers submitting claims to Medicare contractors (carriers, Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs) and/or Part A/B Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), Regional Home Health Intermediaries (RHHIs), and Durable Medical Equipment MACs (DME MACs)) for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.
For dates of service on and after October 1, 2013, entities covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are required to use the ICD-10 code sets in standard transactions adopted under HIPAA. The HIPAA standard health care claim transactions are among those for which ICD-10 codes must be used for dates of service on and after October 1, 2013. Make sure your billing and coding staffs are aware of these changes.
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Published 04-02-2013