decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2013 Issue 9 (September)
ICD-10 transition: Step 1 of transition survival - Create a time line that will take you to the start of 2014
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Article Overview
This article explains how practices can organize an ICD-10 transition timeline leading into 2014. It covers broad preparation areas such as committee formation, identifying where ICD-9 is used, coordinating with vendors, planning staff training, estimating transition costs, and anticipating revenue-cycle impacts. The piece is aimed at practice leaders, coders, managers, and billing staff who need a structured overview of transition planning.
Why This Topic Matters
ICD-10 readiness affected multiple operational areas of a medical practice, not just coding. A clear timeline helped organizations plan staffing, systems, training, and budgeting before the compliance deadline.
Article Sections
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Transition overview and urgency
Introduces the need for a structured ICD-10 preparation plan and explains why early planning matters for practice operations.
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Planning steps from October 2013 through February 2014
Outlines a month-by-month transition framework covering committee setup, workflow review, implementation planning, budgeting, and readiness activities.
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October 2013 — Form your transition committee
Describes the initial step of organizing a cross-functional team to oversee the transition effort.
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November and December 2013 — Determine where your practice currently uses ICD-9 codes
Focuses on reviewing practice systems, processes, and locations where existing diagnosis coding appears.
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January 2014 — Develop a plan to implement the changes
Covers coordination with vendors, training preparation, software readiness, and related implementation planning topics.
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February 2014 — Budget the cost of the transition
Reviews major cost areas associated with system changes, education, and revenue-cycle planning.
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Editor’s note
Provides event and conference information related to ICD-10 transition guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How the article structures ICD-10 preparation into a practical timeline
- Which operational areas practices should review before the transition
- What kinds of planning topics are emphasized for vendor, training, and budget readiness
- Why revenue-cycle planning is part of ICD-10 preparation
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice managers
- Billing and coding staff
- Physician owners
- Compliance and operations leaders
- Health care administrators
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