BALTIMORE — In a number of recent notices, CMS reminded that the Version 5010 compliance date — Jan. 1, 2012 — is coming up fast.
According to the agency: "All HIPAA-covered entities should be taking steps now to get ready, including conducting external testing to ensure timely compliance. Are you prepared for the transition? Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) trading partners are encouraged to contact their Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) now and facilitate testing to gain a better understanding of MAC testing protocols and the transition to Version 5010. To assist in this effort, CMS, in conjunction with the Medicare FFS Program, announces a National 5010 Testing Day to be held Wednesday, June 15, 2011 … You are encouraged to begin working with your MAC now to ensure timely compliance."
For more information on HIPAA Version 5010, go to www.CMS.gov/Versions5010andD0.
