decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 10 (October)
3 last-minute tips to prepare your practice for the ICD-10 transition
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Article Overview
This article gives a concise overview of late-stage ICD-10 transition preparation for physician practices and billing teams. It highlights CMS-related claims contingency guidance, the need to confirm payer flexibility outside Medicare, and the importance of tracking denials and workflow performance during the transition. The piece is relevant to practice managers, coders, billing staff, and revenue cycle teams looking for broad implementation guidance rather than coding specifics.
Why This Topic Matters
ICD-10 transition issues can affect claims processing, payer acceptance, and revenue cycle performance. Understanding the operational risks discussed here helps practices prepare for payer variation and monitor the impact on productivity and denials.
What You Will Learn
- What operational issues to consider during an ICD-10 transition
- Why payer-specific flexibility matters during claims submission
- How to monitor denials and productivity during coding transition periods
- What kinds of contingency guidance CMS discussed for claim processing delays
Who Should Read This
- Practice managers
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle managers
- Physician office administrators
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