CMS is reminding providers of the Version 5010 standard that will be enforced beginning April 1, according to an AAPC report.
The agency has offered the following tips to prepare for 5010 implementation:
• Establish a tracking system and timeline for milestones
• Review existing and new contractual obligations with vendors
• Coordinate vendor capabilities with your practice needs and expectations
• Evaluate ease of use of vendor products
CMS also recommends asking your vendor some of the following questions about the Version 5010 upgrade:
• Have they upgraded their systems to meet Version 5010 standards?
• If they have not yet upgraded, when will they do so?
• What will be the cost for each upgrade?
• What versions of their software will be upgraded, and will these upgrades require any additional hardware upgrades?
• How often will updates occur and what is the delivery method?
• How are issues logged and how will they be addressed?
• Is there training available for new system changes and/or functionalities?
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The agency has offered the following tips to prepare for 5010 implementation:
• Establish a tracking system and timeline for milestones
• Review existing and new contractual obligations with vendors
• Coordinate vendor capabilities with your practice needs and expectations
• Evaluate ease of use of vendor products
CMS also recommends asking your vendor some of the following questions about the Version 5010 upgrade:
• Have they upgraded their systems to meet Version 5010 standards?
• If they have not yet upgraded, when will they do so?
• What will be the cost for each upgrade?
• What versions of their software will be upgraded, and will these upgrades require any additional hardware upgrades?
• How often will updates occur and what is the delivery method?
• How are issues logged and how will they be addressed?
• Is there training available for new system changes and/or functionalities?
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