The compliance deadline for the transition to Version 5010 is only two weeks away! Though CMS has announced an enforcement discretionary period of 90 days for Version 5010 compliance, the deadline remains Sunday, January 1, 2012. Enforcement will not be exercised until Sunday, April 1, 2012; however, it is important that organizations continue to complete the transition to Version 5010 as soon as possible, if they have not done so already.
Version 5010 Resources: CMS is committed to helping organizations make a smooth transition to Version 5010 and ICD-10. The CMS ICD-10 website has been updated to include a new webpage<https://www.cms.gov/ICD10/11a_Version_5010.asp> dedicated to Version 5010 information and resources. CMS has also posted a new fact sheet<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTE1MjIyMTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPVBSRC1CVUwtMTUyMjIxMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2Nzk3MTYzJmVtYWlsaWQ9anVsaWFubmUubXVpMkBjbXMuaGhzLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9anVsaWFubmUubXVpMkBjbXMuaGhzLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&https://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10RiskMitigation20111208FINAL.pdf>, which discusses steps providers should be taking now to ensure a timely transition to Version 5010 by Sunday, January 1, 2012. Other materials on Version 5010 include the following fact sheets: * FAQs: Versions 5010 and D.0 Transition Basics<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/Versions5010D0FAQs.pdf> * Versions 5010, D.0, and 3.0 Overview<https://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/w5010BasicsFctSht.pdf> * Version 5010: Testing Readiness, What You Need to Know<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/Versions5010TestingReadinessFactSheet.pdf> * Talking to Your Vendors About ICD-10 and Version 5010<https://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10TalkingtoVendorforMedicalPractices20100409.pdf> Additional Resources: Stay on top of deadlines and action items for Version 5010 and ICD-10 by referencing the following resources on the CMS ICD-10 website: * Interactive Widget<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/03_ICD-10andVersion5010ComplianceTimelines.asp>: A user-friendly tool that outlines the steps to take to ensure compliance with Version 5010 and ICD-10. * Timelines: Printer-friendly checklists that complement the widget, which are available for large providers<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10LargeProviders.pdf>, small providers<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10SmallProviders.pdf>, payers<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10Payers.pdf>, and vendors<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10Vendors.pdf> . * Implementation Handbooks: Detailed step-by-step guides on how to implement ICD-10, which have been customized for different audiences including small/medium provider practices<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10SmallandMediumPractices508.pdf>, large provider practices<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10LargePractices508.pdf>, small hospitals<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10SmallHospitals.zip>, and payers<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/Downloads/ICD10Payers508.pdf>. Keep Up to Date on Version 5010 and ICD-10: Please visit the CMS ICD-10 website<http://www.cms.gov/ICD10> for the latest news and resources, and to download and share the implementation widget<http://www.browserspring.com/widgets/cms2/iframe.html> today! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It's a Busy Time of Year. Make each office visit an opportunity to talk with your patients about the importance of getting the seasonal flu vaccination and a one-time pneumococcal vaccination. Remember, Medicare pays for these vaccinations for all beneficiaries with no co-pay or deductible. The seasonal flu and invasive pneumococcal disease kill thousands of people in the United States each year, most of them 65 years of age and older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends that healthcare workers and caregivers be vaccinated against the seasonal flu. Protect your patients. Protect your family. Protect yourself. Get the Flu Vaccine-Not the Flu. Remember - The flu vaccine plus its administration are covered Part B benefits. CMS has posted the 2011-2012 seasonal flu vaccine payment limits at http://www.CMS.gov/McrPartBDrugAvgSalesPrice/10_VaccinesPricing.asp. Note that the flu vaccine is NOT a Part D-covered drug. For more information on coverage and billing of the flu vaccine and its administration, as well as related educational provider resources, visit http://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts/35_PreventiveServices.asp and http://www.cms.gov/immunizations. Note: If you have problems accessing any hyperlink in this message, please copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser. 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