Register for ICD-10 Conference Call

Providers can now register for CMS' ICD-10 Implementation and General Equivalence Mappings (Crosswalks) national provider conference call, which will be held May 19 from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. EDT. The call will include an overview of the final rule, which requires the implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS on Oct. 1, 2013; the differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS codes; general equivalence mappings created to assist in converting policies, edits and trend data to ICD-10-CM/PCS; and resources that are available to assist in planning for the transition. Get a fact sheet, more information and registration information at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ICD10/07a_2009_CMS_Sponsored_Calls.asp..