ICD-10 Testing

UPDATE: As ICD-10, after delay after delay, is finally looming in the near future, we're updating some previous posts with vital information about this new system and what you need to do before the deadline for ICD-10 compliance.

In our last blog post, we discussed the urgency around getting all encounter forms ready for the ICD-10 changeover in October. This week, we would like to tell you about some of the testing that we've done on our end to ensure that we will be ready for the change as well.

In August 2013, GVT did several ICD-10 test-claims to Emdeon. All of these tests came back successful; we received the normal processing reports back that the claims were accepted and approved. However, the test results had very limited feedback other than the test success. We did not receive the payor response and we are working with Emdeon to send more ICD-10 tests when the payor feedback will be available. 

Additionally, in the first week of March 2014, GVT sent several ICD-10 tests to Medicare and all results were successful as well. It was a similar scenario to Emdeon testing where we received back the normal reporting that the claims were accepted and approved. Per Medicare EDI, that feedback is all that is offered at this time.

In July 2014, Medicare testing will continue and data will be exchanged at both ends more extensively. GVT will send the ICD-10 test claims and Medicare will send back actual EOBS/remittance advice for those test claims to Rexpert. If practices would like to volunteer for testing, they will need to fill out this form here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TWL6WRT by March 24, 2014. Medicare will be selecting practices based on their own testing needs, so it is possible that none of our practices will be chosen. If Medicare chooses your practice for ICD-10 testing in July 2014, please contact GVT client services.


Contributors: Christine Parker and Mel Johnson