How does upgrading to 5010 relate to ICD-10?
ICD-10 is the upgraded version of ICD-9. The ICD-10 codes have a different format and length than the ICD-9 codes. The new format of the ICD-10 codes cannot be reported in the current version of the HIPAA transactions. So, the upgrade to 5010 needs to be completed before the ICD-10 codes can be reported in the HIPAA transactions. Additionally, ICD-10 codes cannot be used in HIPAA transactions prior to the October 1, 2013 compliance date.
