decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 9 (September)
ICD-10 in 2011: What you should do now to prepare
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Article Overview
This article discusses how orthopedic coding managers and clinical staff can prepare for the ICD-10-CM transition before implementation. It focuses on broad readiness topics such as documentation improvement, coder education, anatomy and terminology training, software and IT planning, and reinforcing existing coding guidelines, making it relevant to coding leaders, clinicians, and practice administrators.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the preparation timeline and the main areas of workflow impact helps practices plan training and documentation changes without overcommitting too early. The article is useful for organizations looking to align coding, clinical, and technology teams ahead of an ICD-10-CM conversion.
What You Will Learn
- Why early ICD-10-CM preparation should focus on workflow and documentation rather than intensive coding drills
- How documentation specificity affects readiness for a new diagnosis coding system
- What kinds of staff education and operational planning are emphasized for transition planning
- How existing coding habits and current guideline awareness may support the move to ICD-10-CM
Who Should Read This
- Orthopedic coding managers
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation staff
- Practice administrators
- Revenue cycle and compliance teams
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