The following is directly from a Division of Workers' Compensation notification and is all quoted verbatim.
On October 1, 2015 the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) will be transitioning to ICD-10 (diagnosis
coding). In line with the CMS policy,
the Division of Workers' Compensation will require ICD-10 codes for medical
bills and medical EDI transactions containing dates of service on or after
10/1/15. The Division will require ICD-9
codes on medical bills and medical EDI transactions with dates of service prior
to 10/1/15.
In an effort to promote the self-executing nature of the
workers' compensation system, the Division urges all interested parties to
consider Rule 69L-7.710(5)(j)1.a., F.A.C. in securing correct diagnosis
codes. The rule states, in part, the
insurer, service company/TPA, or entity acting on behalf of the insurer can:
"Secure and/or correct the information on the
medical bill and proceed to make a reimbursement decision to pay, adjust,
disallow, or deny billed charges within 45-calendar days from the "date
insurer received".
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the
Medical Services Section at Workers.MedService@myfloridacfo.com.
Ed Note: What does this mean, here is a good post on the effects of ICD10
Ed Note: What does this mean, here is a good post on the effects of ICD10
