In preparation for the Oct. 1 deadline for adopting the ICD-10 code set, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will conduct a week of limited ICD-10 testing March 3-7.

During the testing week, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) will offer real-time help desk support for physicians and other health care professionals who participate. CMS has said the MACs also will handle increased call volume during this week. To Find out more click here.