Pilot for End-to-End Testing of Compliance with Administrative Simplification

Pilot for End-to-End Testing of Compliance with Administrative Simplification

Presented by: National Government Services, Inc.April 18, 201310:30 AM – 11:30 AM, EST

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If you are having difficulty viewing the presentation, try changing the monitor resolution to 1280 x 1024 size.To download the draft versions of the checklists, visit the CMS End-to-End Testing web page at http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/HIPAA-Administrative-Simplification/Affordable-Care-Act/End-to-End-Testing.html.

Welcome Industry Collaborative Partners

Presenters: Julie McBee, BA/POEDavid Carrier, Lead BADean Cook, Advisor/SME

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/HIPAA-Administrative-Simplification/Affordable-Care-Act/End-to-End-Testing.html



Agenda

Welcome and attendanceOpening remarksDefinitionsFrom the mailboxBallot questions and commentsNoblis/Ketchum/NGS content comparisonApril 4 Session Homework Review

– Transaction vs. Process Flows– Open Discussion

April 18 Session Homework Assignment– Test Scenarios

Questions Closing remarks

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Opening remarks

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Industry Collaborative Partners (ICPs)

Aetna* American Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)* American Hospital Association (AHA) American Medical Association (AMA) CMS Medicaid CMS Medicare Fee For Service Emdeon Healthcare Billing & Management Association (HBMA) IVANS Medicaid – CSG Government Solutions Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Nachimson Advisors, LLC Providence Health and Services TIBCO Foresight TRICARE UNC Health Care Walgreens WellPoint Veteran’s Affairs* One partner; two divisions

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Ground rules

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All participants will be muted upon log in for the start of the webinar. Once the opening presentation is done, we will open it up for questions. Please provide your name when asking a question so that we know who is

speaking. Additionally, we ask that only the primary and back-up points of contact be

your designated speakers on the webinar. With the number of participants we expect to participate on our webinars, we want to give each Industry Leader ample time to contribute.

All participants are asked to listen to and value all contributions equally. We are trying to make sure this is a collaborative effort where all industry voices can be heard.

We value your time so please keep your discussion focused. We will be opening the call for each contributor to speak for up to 3 minutes.

We will let you know when you are at 2 and 2:30 minutes to allow you to finalize your comments.

Silence equals agreement.



Goals

The goals of the pilot are:

To develop and implement a process and methodology for end-to-end testing of the transaction standards, operating rules, code sets, identifiers, and other Administrative Simplification requirements based on industry feedback and participation.

To develop an industry-wide “Best Practice” for end-to-end testing that lays the ground work for a more efficient and less time consuming method for health care industry testing of future standards, leading to more rapid adoption of the future standards.

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Intended outcomes

The intended outcome of the pilot is:

To provide documents and artifacts to all industry segments outlining the critical check-points needed to ensure compliance with the current and future mandates

To provide a universal testing process and methodology that can be adopted by all industry segments

To provide a framework and common understanding around the end-to-end testing process and definitions

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Pilot overview

Phase I – Business and Gap Analysis started on September 24, 2012, and ran through December 21, 2012. Complete.

Phase II - Development of Pilot Testing started on December 10, 2012, and will run through June 27, 2013 (approximately six months)*

Phase III - The planned start date for Phase III, Implementation and Quality Assurance, is July 1, 2013, and will run through September 23, 2013 (approximately three months)*

*Actual dates are subject to change during detailed schedule development.

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We are here.


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Definitions



Definitions

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It was requested that we provide a definition of “covered entity” on the Definitions tab of the checklists. This is the definition we created. It will be added to the Definitions tab of all the checklists.

Covered entity

While every organization may not be deemed a covered entity per the Administrative Simplification standards, we highly recommend participants consider using this checklist as a guide in assisting their organization through the process of end-to-end testing in order to meet the end date of regulation changes and aiding in keeping system(s) current.



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Definitions

Comments 4/18/2013– .



From the mailbox

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From the mailbox

These are comments from the most recent survey. For all checklists:

– On Initial Assessment Tab - A critical question is missing regarding: Has this business completed implementation of ACA-mandated HIPAA CAQH CORE Operating Rules Version X.X.X for HIPAA transactions? The URL for obtaining these operating rules is www.caqh.org. This information has been added to the Initial Assessment tab.

– On Administrative Simplification Tab - Missing key/critical task re obtaining updated publications and tools such as the CAQH CORE Operating Rules Gap Analysis and Planning Tool. The URLs for obtaining these tools are http://www.caqh.org/ORMandate_Eligibility.php and http://www.caqh.org/ORMandate_EFT.php. This information has been added to the Administrative Simplification tab.

– On ACA Tab - Missing reference to the required CAQH CORE infrastructure rules, such as connectivity, response time, system availability. This information has been added to the Administrative Simplification tab which now combines ACA and Administrative Simplification.


http://www.caqh.org/

http://www.caqh.org/ORMandate_Eligibility.php

http://www.caqh.org/ORMandate_Eligibility.php

http://www.caqh.org/ORMandate_EFT.php

http://www.caqh.org/ORMandate_EFT.php


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From the mailbox

This information is actually from the most recent survey. Huge program affecting multiple areas; concerned about payers readiness. Put more ownership on all parties to meet regulations, concerned if payers

don't update how will that affect our Providers revenue? Some direction on who should drive the bus for the full E2E. For example, if

Health Plans must be the entity to certify to CMS that they are compliant, should they be driving the E2E integration testing process once the individual pieces (vendors, payers, providers) are ready?



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From the mailbox

Comments 4/18/2013– .



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Ballot questions and comments



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Emdeon approves these checklists as comprehensive and generally representative of key testing activities. However, we do not feel the Level 2 and Level 3 checklist activities can be scaled to support the volume of Trading Partners for an organization like Emdeon. Our pilot needs a bit more clarification on what changes you think need to be added or deleted.

A minor comment would be to add a definition of “Covered Entities” and “Trading Partners” in the front section. A covered entity is explained in G.1 in the small physician spreadsheet, but an overall definition in the Definitions section would be helpful those not familiar. “Covered entity” has been added to the Initial Assessment, Lessons Learned/Notes section and to the Definitions tab. Will add to Definitions if it benefits users.

Another suggestion is to consider providing a visual map of critical steps to make these steps seem less tedious, especially for the smaller practice. After viewing the visual flows, is there still a flow needed?

If helpful, the various URLs to AMA’s ICD-10 materials is www.ama-assn.org/go/icd-10 and 5010 resources is www.ama-assn.org/go/5010 . Will add links where applicable.


http://www.ama-assn.org/go/icd-10

http://www.ama-assn.org/go/5010


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I have reviewed the “vendor-to-payer” detailed spreadsheet and have a considerable number of concerns. First, the “covered entity” checklist is confusing. Even if the vendor is not a covered entity, they should be looking at how up to date they are. We are adding Lessons Learned/Notes entry on Initial Assessment to explain “covered entity” and recommend using the checklist for tracking whether covered or not.

Looking at Task 3.6 under Level 2, I don’t see how we expect vendors to complete a minimum of two cycles with “each” trading partner. A representative sample should suffice. Adding consistent and standard verbiage to state that it is with the determined mission-critical trading partners on all checklists in all areas where applicable.

Microsoft Excel Worksheet



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Comments 4/18/2013– .



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Noblis/Ketchum/NGS content comparison



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CMS requested that NGS review the various ICD-10 materials produced and distributed by Noblis/Ketchum to locate consistencies and inconsistencies. In the case of inconsistencies, NGS was requested to address its findings.

NGS has only one recommendation for the Noblis/Ketchum materials. The definitions of “levels” in their documents do not align with those on the NGS checklists, especially “Level 3”. NGS recommends that Noblis/Ketchum update their documents to include the “Level 3” definition.

Small/Medium Provider Noblis/Ketchum include project management and project plan development information

in their implementation guide. NGS is not developing or instructing development of a project management plan or template.

Noblis/Ketchum include a list of the types of providers impacted by ICD-10. NGS does not include such a list, but lists those that constitute small and medium providers who should employ the checklists.




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Small/Medium Provider (continued) Noblis/Ketchum explain about using the 5010 format. NGS includes item in the Initial

Assessment about 5010 compliance. NGS will update checklists to include the ICD-10 implementation date in conjunction with 5010 compliance on all checklists.

Noblis/Ketchum compare the ICD-9 format to the ICD-10 format. NGS does not provide this information, but links to websites are provided where this information is available.

Noblis/Ketchum defines small physician as 1 – 5 physicians, single specialty or multi-specialty, but does not mention staff numbers. NGS defines similarly.

Noblis/Ketchum defines medium practice as 6 to 20. NGS will alter from 6 to 24 to 6 to 25.

Noblis/Ketchum timelines are more refined and defined. NGS timelines are guidelines and not intended to be a building block for a project plan.

Noblis/Ketchum includes timeline entry for training of coders. NGS includes a Task (2.2) about training and links to associations like AAPC (Task 1.2).

Noblis/Ketchum includes development of a Communication Plan. NGS will add this task to all of the High Level Checklists. It is already listed as one of the plans to be developed in the detailed checklists.




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Small/Medium Provider (continued) Noblis/Ketchum materials contain information that would serve the users of the

checklists for development of communication, training, and risk management plans. NGS will add links to the appropriate Noblis/Ketchum materials on all detailed checklists.

Noblis/Ketchum implementation guides include definitions for the various types of testing. NGS will add links to the Noblis/Ketchum implementation guides rather than the Wikipedia links already included in the NGS checklists.




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Large Provider The Noblis/Ketchum implementation guide includes historical and implementation

information about ICD-9 and ICD-10. NGS includes links to various websites where such information can be obtained.

Noblis/Ketchum include a list of the types of providers impacted by ICD-10. NGS does not include such a list, but lists those that constitute large providers who should employ the checklists.

Noblis/Ketchum defines large practice as 25 or more physicians. NGS defines similarly. Noblis/Ketchum timelines are more refined and defined. NGS timelines are guidelines and

not intended to be a building block for a project plan. Noblis/Ketchum phases do not match NGS Elements completely. Noblis/Ketchum has

Communication and Awareness, Assessment, Operational Implementation, Testing, and Transition. NGS usesPlanning, Assessment, Design, Development, Testing, and Transition.

Noblis/Ketchum materials contain information that would serve the users of the checklists for development of communication, training, and risk management plans. NGS will add links to the appropriate Noblis/Ketchum materials on all detailed checklists.




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Payer The Noblis/Ketchum implementation guide includes historical and implementation

information about ICD-9 and ICD-10. NGS includes links to various websites where such information can be obtained.



Noblis/Ketchum implementation guide goes into detail about ICD-10 clinical documentation. NGS checklists have tasks to identify impact to business processes and provides links to the CMS ICD-10 web page.




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Vendor Only timeline and checklist materials are available from Noblis/Ketchum for vendors.

However, NGS offers links to websites for information about ICD-10 from other sources such as CMS, other agencies, and national associations.






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Comments 4/18/2013– .



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April 4 session homework review



Transaction versus process flows

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Comments 4/18/2013

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April 18 session homework assignment



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The test scenarios will be added to the detailed checklists as a fifth tab.

The test scenarios tab information will be emailed to you for your review. We will discuss it during the April 25 session.

If you have questions or comments prior to the April 25 session, send them to the [email protected] mailbox.

Test scenarios




Questions?

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Closing remarks



Upcoming webinars

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The Listening Session webinars are open to everyone who wants to attend. To request an invitation, the attendee must send contact information to the

[email protected] mailbox. Each session is limited to 100 participants. As sessions fill up, additional sessions will be offered. Complete schedule for May Listening Sessions coming soon!

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Upcoming webinars

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Schedule for Listening Session Webinars

Date Time Topic

Thursday, April 18 2– 3 PM, EST, or as published

Vendor-to-Provider End-to-End Testing Checklists and Documents

Tuesday, April 23 Vendor-to-Payer End-to-End Testing Checklists and Documents

Wednesday, April 24 Vendor-to-Provider End-to-End Testing Checklists and Documents – Cooperative Exchange

Thursday, April 25 Large Provider End-to-End Testing Checklists and Documents #1

Tuesday, April 30 Small Provider End-to-End Testing Checklists and Documents #1

Wednesday, May 1 Payer End-to-End Testing Checklists and Documents #2

Thursday, May 2 Small Provider End-to-End Testing Checklists and Documents – Tribal Affairs Group

Tuesday, May 7 Small Provider End-to-End Testing Checklists and Documents #2

Wednesday, May 8 Large Provider End-to-End Testing Checklists and Documents #2



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The ICP webinars continue through April. Complete schedule for May ICP webinars coming soon!

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Schedule for Listening Session WebinarsDate Time Topic

Thursday, April 25 10:30 – 11:30 AM, EST Test scenarios


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More information

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Listening Sessions

To register for continuing Listening Sessions, send us an email with your contact information to [email protected].

CMS ICD-10 web page located at http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/

CMS End-to-End Testing web page located at http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/HIPAA-Administrative-Simplification/Affordable-Care-Act/End-to-End-Testing.html has links to all the checklists.

NGS WEDI End-to-End Testing Checklist presentations are available at http://www.wedi.org/forms/meeting/MeetingFormPublic/view?id=220AC00000156


http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/



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Contact us

Send questions to [email protected]– Our goal is to acknowledge all emails within one business day

Additional contact resources . . .

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Resource name Role E-mail addresses Work phone Cell phone

David Carrier Lead BA [email protected] (207) 253-1203 (207) 210-2340

Dean Cook Advisor/SME [email protected] (502) 889-4762 (502) 376-6510

Julie McBee BA/POE [email protected] (317) 595-4908 (317) 586-0021




