This National Provider Conference Call will provide an overview of ICD-10-CM/PCS requirements and a basic introduction to ICD-10-CM. The following topics will be discussed:

• Requirement to report ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for services provided on or after October 1, 2013.
• ICD-9-CM codes will not be accepted after October 1, 2013 (there will not be a grace period).
• Benefits of ICD-10-CM.
• Key similarities and differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM.
• General structure and characteristics of ICD-10-CM.
• New features in ICD-10-CM.
• Setting the record straight about common ICD-10-CM myths and misperceptions.
• Impact of ICD-10-CM on medical record documentation.

Moderator Information
Moderator: Ann Palmer
Title: Health Insurance Specialist
Organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Presenter Information
Speakers:Pat Brooks (Senior Technical Advisor, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and Sue Bowman
(Director, Coding Policy and Compliance, American Health Information Management Association).
Organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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The discussion materials for this call will be posted on the CMS Sponsored Calls page located at: www.cms.hhs.gov/ICD10/07_CMS_Sponsored_Calls.asp