Talking About Version 5010 and ICD-10: Vendors and Providers, Get the Conversation Started

Providers: The first recommended deadline for a successful transition to Version 5010 is only five months away. By December 31, 2010 providers should complete their internal testing, and be ready to test with external partners beginning in January 2011.

Now is a great time for providers to check in with your vendors about their transition preparations. Not only is it important for you to make sure that you can count on them during the transition, but they are a great resource to provide you with details about what you need to do to comply with Version 5010 standards and ICD-10.

Vendors: You play a vital role in the Version 5010 and ICD-10 transition. Your customers will be looking to you for guidance to navigate them through the changes. Your products and services will be obsolete if steps are not taken NOW to get ready. Start talking with your customers about preparing for the Version 5010 and ICD-10 transitions.

CMS is here to help you both talk to each other, even help you get the conversation started if you haven't already. Go to our Web site, www.cms.gov/icd10, for Provider and Vendor Resource pages that includes fact sheets with tips on asking each other the right questions.

Keep Up to Date on Version 5010 and ICD-10.

Please visit www.cms.gov/icd10 for the latest news and coming soon, sign up for Version 5010 and ICD-10 e-mail updates!

Version 5010 and ICD-10 are coming. Will you be ready?

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Post Date 07/08/10

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