CMS has decided to extend the 90-day discretionary period on 5010 transactions. The original extension was due to expire April 1 but is now extended through June 30, 2012. CMS is reporting that they are receiving over 90 percent of Part B claims in 5010 format and over 70 percent of Part A claims. Commercial and State plans are reporting similar numbers. Providers and other covered entities are being encouraged to use this extra time to work through any final issues that they are having transmitting claims by contacting their vendors and carriers right away. Further info can be found at http://www.cms.gov/ICD10/.
