It seems as if finally–after three delays and endless back-and-forth arguments about merits, costs and complexities—the transition to ICD-10 will happen this October. To briefly recap:

• First, the deadline was set for October 2011. Then this happened in January 2009
• Then, the deadline was set for October 2013. Then this happened in February 2012
• Then, the deadline was pushed back to October 2014. Then this came out of left field last spring

Will the fourth time be the charm?

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Source:: http://www.fiercehealthit.com/story/icd-10-now-congress-radar-its-put-not-shut-time/2015-02-17?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss