Put Brakes on ICD-10

Year: 2014

Resolution Number: 17

Action Taken: Approved

Status:

Author(s): James Copping, MD

Sponsor: Annette Mercatante, MD

On behalf of:

Committee: Reaffirmation Calendar

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That the AMA work with the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services to conduct scientific pilot studies (with full end-to-end testing) with physician practices to confirm the efficacy, cost savings, and increased patient safety of the ICD-10 system prior to full implementation.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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