I sent the CMS response letter to colleagues of mine whose organizations have not moved forward with their ICD-10 planning or whose efforts were derailed a year ago. The agency cited that other industry leaders held the same position regarding the impact of a further delay in the implementation date, and the recognition of the transition as the foundation for the success of many other critical healthcare initiatives.

The rumor was quashed by CMS on the heels of letters submitted in February by both HIMSS and AHIMA, strongly urging the agency to maintain the Octoimplementation date. Rumors regarding another delay, or jumping to ICD-11, began picking up steam during the fall and early winter, and brought back nightmares close to the anniversary of last year’s unprecedented delay. I have had the opportunity to poll my peers at a number of high-profile events and site visits at large integrated delivery systems, renowned academic teaching institutions, health plans, community hospitals, and critical access providers regarding the primary concerns regarding the transition to ICD-10 that are keeping them awake at night.

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