CMS is seeking comment on a proposed ICD-10 industry readiness assessment (pdf), which will be used to understand each sector's progress toward ICD-10 compliance.
CMS will also use the ICD-10 readiness assessment to see what communication and education can be utilized to help providers comply with ICD-10.
In April, HHS proposed to delay the ICD-10 compliance date from Oct. 1, 2013, to Oct. 1, 2014. HHS is expected to release a final rule on ICD-10 soon.
CMS will also use the ICD-10 readiness assessment to see what communication and education can be utilized to help providers comply with ICD-10.
In April, HHS proposed to delay the ICD-10 compliance date from Oct. 1, 2013, to Oct. 1, 2014. HHS is expected to release a final rule on ICD-10 soon.
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