Manage my practice INTERNAT A IONAL CLASSIFICAT A ION OF DISEASES ICD-10CM ICD-10C
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New MSV ICD-10 Readiness Program is here
As a member of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV), you are eligible to take advantage of a powerful new member service— MSV’s ICD-10CM Readiness Program. This program helps you address and resolve problems with insurance carriers pertaining to ICD-10CM.
MSV is here to help and provide assistance for the following: General ICD-10CM coding questions
MSV Hassle Factor Log/Inquiry Form*
When you’re not sure which code to use
For claims denial and assistance with carriers not paying claims or retracting funds
*Please note: A completed MSV Business Associates Agreement is required for Hassle Factor Log/Inquiry assistance.
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Evaluate each report received and enter the information into MSV’s secure database. If action is requested, we will contact you or your representative within 1-2 business days for discussion and to collect additional information. After reviewing the problem with you or your representative, MSV will determine the best path for addressing the reported concern(s). Please be advised that MSV may share the information we receive from your organization with the insurance carrier, relevant state agencies or other parties to expedite resolution of your problem. MSV staff will follow up with you or your representative to discuss the outcome of your report. MSV’s ICD-10CM Hassle Factor Log program is offered as a member benefit at no additional cost to individual MSV members and group practices with at least fifty percent membership.
To learn more about the MSV ICD-10 Readiness Program, visit us at: www.msv.org/ ICD10.
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