WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2102—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering regional webinars on Version 5010 for health care providers, clearinghouses, vendors and others on June 20. Health care organizations that submit transactions electronically are required to upgrade from Version 4010/4010A to Version 5010 transaction standards. Organizations were required to use Version 5010 starting Jan. 1, 2012, but CMS implemented an enforcement discretionary period, which is in effect through June 30, 2012. The CMS Eastern Webinar is set for 10-11 a.m. ET; Central Webinar, noon-1 p.m. CT; and Mountain-Pacific Webinar, 1 p.m. PT. Topics include: Current Conversion Statistics, Final Preparations for 5010/D.0 Cutover, Operational Concerns, Future of EDI Communications and Resources and Contact Information. To register, go to the CMS website.
Sunday, June 10, 2012