If you're like many physicians, October 1, 2015 is the source of anxiety and frustration.

With ICD-10 implementation less than 30 days away, the sense of urgency to prepare is real. The transition is upon us.

The Michigan State Medical Society dedicated the entire May/June 2015 issue of Michigan Medicine addressing those anxieties and offer solutions to the frustration. Here is a recap:

• Why ICD-10 and why now?
• Steps for preparedness
• Tools of the transition
• It's all in the timing
• Mapping
• Debunking the ICD-10 myths
• A physician's perspective
• A coder's perspective
• Creating logic in the system

On October 1, 2015, if your practice is not billing using the ICD-10 codes then your claims will be denied, which will seriously affect your cash flow.

If you need any assistance or have additional questions, please contact your MSMS Reimbursement Advocate Stacie Saylor at 517-336-5722.