National Provider Call:  Current Status of Medicare FFS Implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 and D.0 – Register Now Wed Apr 25; 2-3:30pm ET CMS is hosting a National Provider Call regarding the current status of Medicare FFS implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 and D.0.  This National Provider Call focuses on addressing the current 5010/D.0 metrics, [...]

The Version 5010 upgrade deadline was Sun Jan 1.  CMS initiated an enforcement discretion period for 90 days, which ends on Sat Mar 31.  You should be finalizing your upgrade to Version 5010 if you have not yet done so. Once you have finished your upgrade to Version 5010, you’ll need to ensure your system continues [...]

CMS is pleased to report that the vast majority of provider claims are being sent to Medicare in 5010 format.  Given these favorable results, we are taking the next step towards full implementation of 5010 in Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS).  Effective Sun Apr 1, 2012, your Medicare FFS transactions must be in 5010 format.  Transactions placed [...]

CMS PROPOSES DEFINITION OF STAGE 2 MEANINGFUL USE OF CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHR) TECHNOLOGY The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a proposed rule for Stage 2 requirements for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. Under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, [...]