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tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2013 Issue 1
ICD-10: Follow Expert Advice for 6-Phase Transition Plan
Remember to factor productivity loss into your budget.
The clock is ticking for the Oct. 1, 2014 ICD-10 implementation date -- do you have a plan to get ready?
Before you panic, check out this "how-to" advice to prepare for a smooth transition:
Take One Step at a Time
"Education and patience are key," says Ginger Boyle, M.D., a practicing physician during a CMS National Provider Call entitled, "Preparing Physicians for ICD-10 Implementation."
This presentation breaks down your ICD-10 transition into the following six phases:
Planning
Communication and awareness
Assessment
Operational implementation
Testing
Transition.
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