ICD 9 to ICD 10 transition: Implementation strategies and a timeline for successThe transition from ICD 9 to ICD 10 coding will take place on Oct. 1, 2013, representing a considerable shift in the way health care providers do business. The impact of the implementation cannot be understated, as it will result in a substantial increase in codes and a much higher level of specificity regarding the state of the patient. There is a significant amount of planning, testing and education that must take place to ensure that your systems and employees are prepared, avoiding potential delays in reimbursement. Organizations should begin planning for ICD 10 as quickly as possible, as providers that allow time to alleviate concerns will be the ones that prosper. In the end, the transition will simplify the jobs of coders and physicians, providing a higher level of insight in order to manage the patient more effectively. Find out what implications ICD 10 could have to your finances, culture and technology, as well as how to develop an implementation plan and identify process improvements. |
ICD 9 to 10 Translator Solution Information Sheet
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ICD 10 Business Discovery Event Materials
Organization Plan for ICD 10 Transition
Hear from McGladrey client Jill Barber, Director of Managed Care Operations and Revenue Integrity at Southwest General, about their ICD 10 transiton journey. From selecting a partner and the toolkit, through their use of business intelligence tools and the observations of the impact, Barber explores the opportunities and problems they encountered in preparing for the transition.
