Washington Delays ICD-10
On April 1, 2014, President Obama signed into law, Bill HR4302, which among other things delays ICD-10 implementation until October 1, 2015.
As your software vendor, we are proud of the fact that the software development was completed early and would have been delivered, on time, to all customers well in advance of the deadline. In addition, we are receiving rave reviews from our beta clients about the great features and ease of use to implement the new codes.
We are committed to keeping you informed of changes related to ICD-10 with regard to The ChartMaker Medical Suite and helping you understand what is needed. We have been in the software business a long time, frequently affected by healthcare regulatory issues, and have built a contingency plan into the software in case the date changed.
Continue to check our website frequently for news on any changes regarding ICD-10. As we discuss the ICD-10 delay with payers and other industry partners, we will keep you advised of potential impacts to testing and implementation.