Earlier this afternoon, the United States House of Representatives passed by way of a voice vote, H.R. 4302 which primarily includes provisions to install another temporary fix to the sustainable growth rate formula for physician payments.  Included in this passed legislation is a provision that would not allow the Health and Human Services Secretary to implement the ICD-10 coding system until at least October 1, 2015.

It is important to stress that the implementation of ICD-10 has not been delayed at this time.  The current legislation has passed in the House of Representatives only.  It still must pass a vote in the Senate as it is currently constituted and finally be signed into law by President Obama.

As has been NYP’s method of operation for the past 2 plus years, we will continue to move forward with the expectation that ICD-10 will be implemented on October 1, 2014 until otherwise informed.  I’d like to thank all members participating in the ICD-10 project for their continued leadership, efforts, and support.