AAHomecare recommends year delay in ICD-10 implementation

The American Association for Homecare last week submitted comments to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services recommending a one-year delay in the implementation of the ICD-10 code set.

AAHomecare also recommended that CMS:
• Continue the policy of allowing providers to use information in their records to migrate to a more specific ICD-10 code if the information supports use of that code.
• Should not require providers to contact physicians to obtain new orders or medical necessity documentation.
• Keep ICD-9 codes active so providers can appeal or resubmit claims with dates of service prior to transition.