By Angela Reynolds on May 20, 2013
On May 17, 2013, CMS released the 2014 ICD-10-PCS Materials, including guidelines, code tables, index, what’s new, a quick reference guide, and more. On October 1, 2014, ICD-10-PCS will replace ICD-9-CM, Volume 3, for coding inpatient procedures. Of course, CPT codes will still be used for outpatient procedures and services. CMS also clarified that there will be no [...]
Category: ICD-10 Resource Center, Recent News
By Angela Reynolds on April 24, 2013
The 2012 SymKey® for EZ-CAP® Productivity Stats are in and five of our clients are averaging over 1,000 claims per hour (CPH)! Overall, HCIM’s SymKey for EZ-CAP clients averaged 749 claims per hour last year. Now that’s smoking fast! Take a look at the 2012 SymKey for EZ-CAP productivity stats below. Highlighted Stats Overall Averaged 2012 SymKey [...]
Category: Business Process Automation, Recent News, SymKey
By Angela Reynolds on April 3, 2013
The 2012 SymKey for EZ-CAP productivity stats are in and five of our clients are averaging over 1,000 claims per hour (CPH)! The average claims processing speed is 749 claims per hour and one of our clients is processing an unprecedented 3,000+ claims per hour. HCIM’s SymKey for EZ-CAP application is specifically designed to automate [...]
Category: Business Process Automation, SymKey
By Angela Reynolds on March 19, 2013
On March 13, 2013, CMS issued an updated ICD-10 Implementation Guide for Payers, which details why we’re transitioning to ICD-10, gives an overview of ICD-10 and its benefits, outlines the difference between ICD-9 and ICD-10, and explains how to implement the ICD-10 code set. CMS recommends breaking down the ICD-10 implementation project into six phases: [...]
Category: ICD-10 Resource Center, Recent News
By Angela Reynolds on March 7, 2013
Did you know that if you’re a HIPAA-covered entity, you could be faced with hefty fines if you’re not compliant with Phase I of the ACA Operating Rules by April 1, 2013? If you’re still a little hazy on the ACA Operating Rules requirements, we can help. Regardless of where you’re at now, our deep [...]
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By Angela Reynolds on January 8, 2013
CMS announced on Jan. 2, 2013, that they will not initiate enforcement action on the new Eligibility and Claims Status Operating Rules until March 31, 2013. However, the compliance date for using the operating rules remains January 1, 2013. This 90-day grace period is a result of feedback suggesting that a majority of HIPAA covered entities [...]
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By Angela Reynolds on September 27, 2012
HCIM announces its strategic alliance with Monument Systems, LLC. This partnership will result in the development and co-marketing of HCIM’s flagship SymKey® automation solution for the Monument Systems xpress™ core administrative system. HCIM will also provide additional software solutions and consulting services to Monument’s client base.
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By Angela Reynolds on August 24, 2012
It’s official! The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that the ICD-10 compliance deadline will be delayed one year, from Oct. 1, 2013, to Oct. 1, 2014. While this announcement will likely be frustrating and potentially costly for those who were already on track for the Oct. 2013 deadline, the deadline delay [...]
Category: Consulting Services, Corporate Blog, HCIM Blog, ICD-10 Resource Center, Industry Blog, Industry News
By Angela Reynolds on July 17, 2012
CMS’ July 12, 2012 News Update on “Steps to Assess How the ICD-10 Transition will Affect your Organization” reinforces what HCIM and AXIOM explained in our “ICD-10’s Impact on your Business” webinar series: Even if the ICD-10 deadline is delayed, it’s still critical to continue with the implementation in order to not lose momentum and [...]
Category: Corporate Blog, HCIM Blog, ICD-10 Resource Center, Industry Blog
By Angela Reynolds on June 28, 2012
HCIM’s SymKey® for EZ-CAP® application is specifically designed to automate the processing of claims within the EZ-CAP® claims transaction system. Using programmed artificial intelligence and innovative keystroke emulation technology, SymKey can help claims staff to process claims up to 40 times faster. Some of HCIM’s SymKey clients have been able to process over 1,000 claims [...]
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