General Surgery Coding Alert - 2008 Issue 38
Physician Notes: Transition to ICD-10 Could Cost Large Medical Practice Upwards of $2 Million
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Article Overview
This brief news article discusses two healthcare administration topics of interest to coding and billing professionals: the anticipated transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 and a MedPAC educational series on Medicare payment basics. It is relevant to practice managers, coders, billers, and others tracking coding system change, operational impact, and general reimbursement guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights the operational and financial impact that a diagnosis code set transition can have on medical practices and points readers to a Medicare payment education resource that may help with broader reimbursement understanding.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus on ICD-10 transition planning and associated practice impact.
- The existence of a MedPAC educational series on Medicare payment basics.
- The broad provider payment topics covered in that MedPAC series.
- The kinds of audiences that may find the article useful for coding and reimbursement awareness.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Physician offices
- Healthcare administrators
- Reimbursement professionals
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