Cost of ICD-10 launch could be steep, physician study says

Article Overview

This article examines a physician association-sponsored analysis of the financial and operational burden of moving practices to ICD-10, including training, workflow review, system changes, documentation demands, and possible cash-flow effects. It also presents a counterpoint from a health information management organization and places the discussion in the context of physician practice planning, payer interactions, and implementation timing. The piece is relevant to physicians, practice managers, coders, and health information professionals evaluating readiness for ICD-10.