The health care industry will be largely impacted by the implementation of ICD-10 codes. ICD-10 will impact physician practices, hospitals, and payers differently, and is necessary for each entity to develop detailed plans and if you haven't begun planning for the change by September 1, 2009 you are already behind schedule according to the industry published timelines from NCHICA and WEDI.Impact on PayersPayers, HMO Plans,...more
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Implementing ICD-10 may seem a big trouble for most payers in the healthcare industry. It is primarily because of the several misconceptions related to ICD-10 implementation. Payers can successfully implement ICD-10 with the following steps.Identify Current Use — Identify your current systems and work processes that use ICD-9 codes. This could include clinical documentation, encounter forms/superbills, practice management system, electronic health record system, and contracts.Wherever ICD-9 codes now appear, ICD-10 codes will take their place. Practice Management System — Talk with your practice management system vendor about accommodations for both Version 5010 and ICD-10 codes. Ask what updates they are planning to your practice management system for both Version 5010 and ICD-10, and when they expect to have it ready to install.Check your contract to see if upgrades are included as part of your agreement.If you are in the process of making a practice management or related system purchase, ask if it is Version 5010 and ICD-10 ready. Implementation Plan — Discuss implementation plans with all your clearinghouses, billing services, and payers to ensure a smooth...more
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