Marilyn Tavenner, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, announced that CMS will re-examine the timeframe of the ICD-10 deadline through a rulemaking process with more details to follow in the coming days. 

James Madara, executive vice president and CEO of the American Medical Association (AMA) reached out to John Boehner, the House Speaker (R-Ohio), asking him to stop the federally mandated implementation of the ICD-10 coding system. 

Gill Compliance Solutions has brought on two exceptional leaders to the company! Marilyn Glidden our Claims & Auditing Specialist, and Stephanie Krautkramer our Senior Auditor, each bring an array of experience to the GCS team.

Jana talks about how the OIG has opened up new opportunities for the RAC through its 2012 Work Plan. 

Check out the highlights from Jana's presentation at the AAPC education session!

The OIG in 2012 will continue to address previous years' problem areas, but it currently appears to be taking a closer look into physician billing, specifically the use of modifiers that impact reimbursement.  

Big news coming from the AMA president to stop ICD-10 implementation before the 2013 deadline. 

As a follow-up to the AMA announcement regarding ICD-10, CMS held a provider call today to address questions and official responses from the government.  

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a National Provider Call on ICD-10 Implementation Strategies and Planning on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 1:30-3 pm ET.  

Learn more about the OIG's focus on epidural and denervation procedures and key areas to audit internally.