Accuracy Has Never Been More Important
AccuChecker.com has launched a new website that offers even more user-friendly functionalities. Some of the newest features are in compliance with the new ICD-10 classification data.
ICD-10 Deadline May Change
Health and Human Services plans to initiate a process to postpone the deadline date for the ICD-10 coding classification transition. This could have huge impacts on both the providers as well as technology companies.
Doctor Who?
Healthcare systems are or should be, frantically preparing for the ICD-10 transition. But what about the physicians? Is someone paying enough attention in their preparation? They will be responsible for the clinical documentation required when the number of diagnosis codes jumps from 14,000 to 68,000 next year.
Bizarre ICD-10 Codes
With all the concern and stress around the ICD-10 implementation, there is some levity to be found. Outlandish types of ICD-10 codes have been compiled for our viewing pleasure.
ICD-10 Summit Held
The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 is one of the most talked about topics in healthcare. With the looming deadline of October 2013 not that far away, one software solution organization hosted an ICD-10 Summit to bring together industry experts from across the country.
The Financial Implications of Poor Planning
The October 1, 2013 deadline for ICD-10 coding classification transition could mean zero payments for some healthcare providers. The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 results in five times the number of procedures codes. Therefore, poor planning and training could affect the financials.
Preparing for the Financial Impact of ICD-10
No one is oblivious (or shouldn’t be) to the impact that the ICD-10 implementation will have on budgets. Training, software and process delay (especially for smaller facilities) could potentially cause some real and lasting financial problems.
AHIMA Supports the Transition to ICD-10
The American Health Information Management Association is urging the health care industry to continue working toward implementation of the ICD-10 coding system. This is a contrast to the American Medical Association's efforts to block the coding change.
Making the Step to Auto-Classification
Many turn to auto-classification systems to find some level of consistency and scalability, especially when (and this is very common) there are more than one indexer tagging content. There seems to be a feeling that moving to auto-classification systems requires a sacrifice of rich and quality indexing.
AMA Seeking to Stop ICD-10 Transition
The American Medical Association is appealing to Speaker of the House John Boehner to halt the ICD-10 coding classification transition. Many are questioning whether this is a political decision and should be drug into the boxing ring of the government. With a compliance deadline of October 2013, it seems a little late to stop that particular train.