ICD-10 – slated for implementation on October 1, 2013, ICD-10 takes coding specificity to a new level. Waiting until 2013 to prepare is disastrous. To adjust to the changes, BCE Healthcare Advisors and the CliniNotes™ Program are here to help. After all, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
ICD-10 represents one of the biggest changes to the United States healthcare system since the passage of Medicare in 1965. Just as hospitals prepared for DRGs in the early 1980s, hospitals and physicians across the country are ramping up in preparation of ICD-10. In order to be ready by 2013, proper planning, assessment and training need to be introduced now to ensure a smooth transition.
ICD-10 will impact hospitals and physicians in a variety of ways. From payment to claims processing systems to the heightened specificity of clinical documentation, every aspect of the revenue cycle and patient management cycle will be affected. The impact of ICD-10 on physician documentation will require more detailed descriptions of anatomy, positioning and physiology, more precise language, and eliminates “catch-all” codes. BCE Healthcare Advisors educates physicians and team members on how to document appropriately now in order to meet the ICD-10 standards.
By implementing the CliniNotes™ program now, proper clinical documentation that primes physicians and hospitals for the requirements of ICD-10 lays the foundation for a successful transition. As part of our continuing education series, ICD-10 updates will be conveyed to our clients.
ICD-10 Features
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Diagnoses Code Comparison
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