Ingenix Consulting Introduces HIPAA 5010 Services to Streamline Transition to New Electronic Transaction Standards for Providers and Payers
Assessment, planning and implementation services will help health care organizations efficiently meet compliance deadlines
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (April 06, 2009) –
Ingenix Consulting, a data-driven organization in health and human services, today launched a comprehensive suite of 5010 consulting services will help health care providers and payers prepare for the transition to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) version 5010 electronic transaction standards, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2012.
HIPAA 5010 electronic transaction standards will drive changes to billing, reimbursement and many administrative functions. In addition, compliance with 5010 standards is essential for providers and payers preparing to accommodate the larger International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) code sets, also mandated for implementation by October 1, 2013 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
“HIPAA 5010 compliance poses a significant challenge due to its scope and industry-wide implications,” said Larry Watkins, managing consultant, Business Advisory and Technology for Ingenix Consulting. “The health care system will ultimately benefit from these changes, but implementation of new standards will be a complex process. By offering support and expertise at every step of the process – assessment, planning and implementation – we will help our clients make the transition with minimal disruption to critical processes.”
Designed to help organizations simplify compliance with HIPAA 5010 standards, minimizing costs and business disruption, Ingenix Consulting’s 5010 services include:
5010 Readiness Assessment: Working with business leaders, administrators and other stakeholders, Ingenix Consulting identifies systems, policies and processes that require modification to accommodate HIPAA 5010 then develops a business-specific migration roadmap, training and communication plan.
Program Implementation: Ingenix Consulting works with organizations to manage all necessary system changes and vendor interactions, identify and define any new third-party system integrations and re-test system functionality, providing objective third party validation for 5010 changes.
Ongoing Compliance and Control Planning: Ingenix Consulting develops ongoing compliance control plans for organizations that may include compliance education services, periodic compliance reviews or audits, and assistance in writing policy and procedure manuals.
In addition to the new consulting services, Ingenix also offers Ingenix Claredi Classic, the industry’s first comprehensive HIPAA testing solution, providing HIPAA 5010 testing and certification services. Ingenix’s set of connectivity, validation and trading partner management products and services will help payers and providers minimize the time and cost of migrating to HIPAA 5010 standards, while improving operating effectiveness.
More information about the HIPAA 5010 standards and Ingenix Consulting 5010 Services is available online at: www.5010prepared.com.
About Ingenix Consulting
Ingenix Consulting, a data-driven organization in health and human services, employs more than 1,000 consultants with experience working with hospitals, physicians, health plans, employers, government agencies and pharmaceutical companies. Ingenix Consulting is a division of Ingenix. For more information, visit www.ingenixconsulting.com.
About Ingenix
Ingenix, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, transforms organizations and improves health care through information and technology. Organizations rely on its innovative products, services and consulting to improve the delivery and operations of their business. More information about Ingenix can be obtained at www.ingenix.com.
Source: Ingenix
