decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 12 (December)
PBN survey shows ICD-10 adds hours to coding, billing; time for more classes?
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a Part B News survey about how the ICD-10 transition is affecting coding and billing operations after go-live. It discusses denial rates, extra staff time, training efforts, vendor readiness, documentation challenges, and practical ways practices are trying to improve efficiency. The piece is relevant to coding managers, billers, coders, physicians, and practice administrators seeking to understand post-transition workflow impacts and general guidance resources.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices gauge whether their own post-transition ICD-10 experience is typical and highlights operational areas that may need additional training or process review.
What You Will Learn
- How a practice survey described post-transition ICD-10 impacts on claims and workflow
- What operational factors were associated with extra coding and billing time
- Which broad staff-training and practice-management topics were emphasized for improving efficiency
- How documentation, EHR support, and specialty guidance were discussed in relation to ICD-10 adaptation
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Practice administrators
- Physicians
- Coding managers
- Revenue cycle staff
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