Managing Healthcare Data Has Its Challenges
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The End Result Will Help
Sometimes with all the anxiety and business around the ICD-10 coding classification transition, we forget that this will undoubtedly result in better insight into individual patient conditions and the wealth of data that will be available will improve the efficiency of healthcare delivery.
Training is Key for a Successful Transition
Now that there is a firm deadline in place, it is time to start training to meet the October 2014 coding classification transition goal. Considering there will be five times the number of diagnostic codes, the training should be comprehensive and complete.
Understanding the ICD-10 Risks
The ICD-10 coding classification conversion deadline has been set, again. Now it is time for healthcare providers to determine their game plan. During this year’s AHIMA conference in Chicago on September 30 – October 3 vendors will be on hand to help.
Countdown to Transition Creates Anxiety
The continued angst around ICD-10 coding classification transition surfaced in the monthly blog series, "ICD-10 in Real Time." The many changes in healthcare happening at almost the same time is creating a very unique, one of a kind, perfect storm in the lives of healthcare providers.
Survey Held Regarding ICD-10 Preparation
A recent survey revealed 96% of respondents are concerned about the impact of the ICD-10 coding classification transition. Seventy-three percent anticipate an impact on their practice, either financially or operationally, from the transition. The Nuesoft Technologies survey revealed that healthcare professionals are preparing themselves for what many perceive to be a less than smooth transition, come October 2014.
The Cost of the Delay
With the recent announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that the transitin of the ICD-10 coding classification system has indeed been delayed until October 2014, many are feeling anxiety. The primary reason for the decision, according to CMS, was costs. Most healthcare providers can relate to the anxiety around costs.
The Delay was Affirmed
There were several options for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) when they had to decide on the proposal to delay the ICD-10 compliance. In the end, they chose to affirm the proposed October 2014 deadline for the coding classification transition to be complete.
The Size of the Challenge
The US was one of the first countries to adapt ICD 9 codes for medical billing and claims. So you would think the ICD 10 coding classification transition would be something providers wouldn't necessarily fear. However, it is far more comprehensive than its predecessor.
ICD-10 Deadline Made Final
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced the final decision on a rule that will delay the deadline for healthcare providers to implement the ICD-10 medical coding system by one year. We have been reporting on this project and talking about its challenges and benefits for quite some time. Most people thought this decision was already made so few are surprised by this announcement.