International Classification of Diseases -ICD

*NEW* Sample ENT Superbill for ICD-9 to ICD-10 Conversion:

This sample ICD-10 superbill is designed to assist otolaryngology practices in quickly completing and submitting procedure(s) and diagnosis(s) codes from a patient visit for reimbursement. It is generally customized for an otolaryngology office and contains fields for patient information, the most common CPT (procedure) and ICD-10-CM (diagnostic) codes used by that office.

• PDF Version (Added 5/1/2013)

The Microsoft Word version below is designed to be customizable by users according to frequently billed procedures and associated diagnostic codes used in their office. This superbill is designed solely as an exercise in demonstrating the process of transitioning to the new ICD-10-CM coding system. It does not represent an endorsement by the Academy of the use of superbills or this particular superbill format.

• Microsoft Word Version  (Added 5/1/2013)

Academy Resources:

• 2012 Annual Meeting Mini-Seminar: "ICD-10 Will Change Everything" (Added 4/22/2013)
• ICD-9 / ICD-10 - 200 Commonly Used ENT Codes (Updated 5/17/2012)
• AAO-HNS: ICD-10 Implementation Tools to Help Your Transition: Information and Updates on the ICD-10 Transition 

Academy Bulletin Articles on ICD-10:

• AAO-HNS Bulletin: "Conforming Your Otolaryngology Documentation to ICD-10" 
• AAO-HNS Bulletin: "ICD-10: What it Means for Your Practice"
• AAO-HNS Bulletin: "Preparing for ICD-10"
• AAO-HNS Bulletin: "ICD-10 and Version 5010"

External ICD-10 Resources for Small Practices:

• Medscape: "ICD-10: A Guide for Small and Medium Practices"
• CMS: "ICD-10 Basics for Medical Practices"
• Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange: WEDI Timeline For Transition
  

External ICD-10 Resources for All Practices:

• CMS: Provider Call on Transitioning in 2013 *NEW* (Added 4/22/2013)
• CMS: ICD-10 Implementation Strategies and Planning
• AMA: Testing Your Readiness for ICD-10
• AMA: ICD-10 and Version 5010: What They Are and How to Prepare for Them
• AMA: Preparing for the Conversion from ICD-9 to ICD-10
• Medscape:Transition to ICD-10 (create a free account with Medscape to view)
  
  

ICD-9 Resources:

• AAO-HNS: ICD-9 Coding to the highest level of specificity
• CDC:ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

What's New?

Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange's Survey Results Indicate Providers Not Ready for ICD-10 (4/11/2013)
On April 11, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) arguing that based on its recent survey results,  the healthcare industry is not making enough progress to manage a smooth transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 by October 2014. To view the letter, click here.

CMS Response Indicates ICD-10 Implementation Will Continue As Planned on October 1, 2014 (2/12/2013)
On February 12th, Marilyn Tavenner, Acting Administrator for the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), responded to the AMA's December 20, 2012 sign-on letter regarding ICD-10. The administration is declining the AMA's request to halt the implementation of ICD-10. Furthermore, the administration has determined that it will move forward with the implementation date of October 1, 2014. To view the letter, click here.

Academy Signs on to ICD-10 Sign-on letter Advocating to Halt ICD-10 Implementation (12/20/2012)
On December 20, 2012, the Academy along with numerous other physician associations and organizations signed on to a letter to the Acting Administrator at the Center for Medicare / Medicaid Services (CMS) to halt the implementation of the ICD-10 code set as a necessary step for removing regulatory burden from physicians and ensuring that small physician practices are able to keep their doors open. To view the letter, click here.

ICD-10 UPDATE: HHS Finalizes October 1, 2014 as ICD-10 Compliance Deadline (8/24/2012)
On Friday August 24^th, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized its proposed rule that among other things, establishes a unique health plan identifier (HPID) requirement for health plans and delays the ICD-10 compliance deadline to October 1, 2014.  For further details, see HPA's summary of the final rule (member login required).

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Page Last Updated on May 1, 2013