Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2009 Issue 2
News You Can Use: Mark Your Calendar: ICD-10 Could Hit in 2011
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Article Overview
This article covers a news update on the planned move from ICD-9 to ICD-10, including the proposed effective date, the size and scope of the new diagnostic code set, and reactions from government officials, consultants, and payer organizations. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, practice managers, and healthcare organizations assessing the operational impact of a major code-set transition.
Why This Topic Matters
The article explains why the proposed ICD-10 transition drew attention across the healthcare industry and why practices were being urged to prepare for system, training, and workflow impacts.
What You Will Learn
- The general timing proposed for the ICD-9 to ICD-10 transition
- How the article characterizes the scale of the ICD-10 code set compared with ICD-9
- What kinds of operational concerns the transition raised for practices and organizations
- Which stakeholders publicly commented on the proposed implementation timeline
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Healthcare administrators
- Compliance teams
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