The HHCAHPS Data Submission Tool will be unavailable for about two weeks beginning Jan. 25 as the HHCAHPS Coordination Team transitions the tool to accept ICD-10 codes.
 
CMS is asking agencies to refrain from submitting data files until an announcement has been posted here indicating the submission tool is available again.
 
Once the tool reopens, submit at least one data file containing ICD-10 codes prior to the April 21, 2016 deadline to ensure you can successfully submit with the new code format, CMS says.
 
Contact the HHCAHPS Survey Coordination Team if you have any questions about HHCAHPS registration or vendor authorization at hhcahps@rti.org or call 866-354-0985.