decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2014 Issue 5 (May)
5 tips to re-start your ICD-10 preparation program under new 2015 deadline
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Article Overview
This article outlines practical preparation strategies for the ICD-10 transition after the revised 2015 deadline. It is aimed at coders, practice managers, physicians, and vendor-facing staff who need to understand broad readiness activities such as dual coding, documentation and workflow adjustments, payer and clearinghouse testing, and vendor coordination. The piece emphasizes operational planning and implementation preparation rather than code-level instruction.
Why This Topic Matters
The ICD-10 transition affected coding workflows, documentation processes, testing plans, and vendor dependencies across practices. This article helps readers evaluate the operational steps involved in readiness and understand the categories of preparation discussed by industry experts.
Article Sections
-
Dual coding ramp-up
Discusses beginning ICD-9 and ICD-10 dual coding and gradually increasing volume as part of preparation for the revised implementation timeline.
-
4 more preparations to do for ICD-10 now
Introduces additional readiness areas for practices to consider after the delay and notes that different specialties may be affected in different ways.
-
Look at advanced technical solutions
Covers the role of EHR and practice management tools in supporting ICD-10 preparation and efficiency improvements.
-
Alter workflow to make up for slowdowns
Describes broader revenue-cycle and front-desk workflow adjustments that may help practices prepare for added documentation and coding demands.
-
Test what you can test
Addresses testing activities with clearinghouses, payers, and vendor partners as part of implementation readiness.
-
Lean on unprepared vendors
Focuses on vendor accountability, timelines, and the importance of confirming system readiness before testing and go-live.
-
Don’t forget growth opportunities
Summarizes the perspective that practices should balance ICD-10 preparation with other business and growth priorities.
What You Will Learn
- How practices can phase in ICD-10 dual coding over time
- Which operational areas commonly need adjustment during ICD-10 preparation
- Why testing with clearinghouses and payers is part of readiness planning
- How vendor communication fits into an ICD-10 transition strategy
- How some practices balance ICD-10 work with broader business planning
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Practice managers
- Physician groups
- Revenue cycle staff
- EHR and practice management stakeholders
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Quick, Current, Complete - www.findacode.com