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CMS delays version 5010

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will not initiate enforcement action related to noncompliance with the version 5010 electronic claims transaction standards until 90 days after the Jan. 1, 2012 compliance date. This effectively moves the enforcement date to March 31, 2012.


The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will not initiate enforcement action related to noncompliance with the version 5010 electronic claims transaction standards until 90 days after the Jan. 1, 2012 compliance date. This effectively moves the enforcement date to March 31, 2012.

It is important to note that the compliance date for implementation of these updated standards remains Jan, 1, 2012. ACP strongly encourages its members to continue their version 5010 implementation programs in order to reach compliance.

CMS decided to delay enforcement after testing between some covered entities and their trading partners revealed that many would not be compliant by Jan. 1. The agency also received reports that many covered entities are still awaiting software upgrades.

For more information, view the complete CMS statement and enforcement FAQs.