General Surgery Coding Alert - 2008 Issue 41
ICD-10: Start Your ICD-10 Assessment Process Now, CMS Experts Say
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Article Overview
This article covers the recommended early assessment steps organizations should take in anticipation of ICD-10 implementation. It focuses on planning considerations for practices and hospitals, including reviewing internal systems, identifying dependencies on ICD-9-CM-based databases, and communicating with software vendors about readiness and migration support. The piece is relevant to coders, billing teams, compliance staff, and health IT leaders who need to understand the practical groundwork involved in a transition to ICD-10.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations affected by ICD-10 need time to inventory systems, assess vendor readiness, and identify internal or external resources before a final implementation date is set. The article helps readers understand the kinds of operational planning discussed by CMS experts.
What You Will Learn
- Why early assessment is emphasized for ICD-10 preparation
- How organizations can think about reviewing systems that rely on ICD-9-CM
- Why vendor communication is part of transition planning
- What types of operational areas practices and hospitals may need to evaluate
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Compliance staff
- Hospital administrators
- Practice managers
- Health information management professionals
- Health IT and vendor liaison teams
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