In an ICD10 Watch blog post, Carl Natale discusses steps to help physicians assess how ICD-10 will affect their practices. 1. List work processes and current electronic systems that use ICD-9 codes. 2 ...

Here are 10 basic steps for ICD-10 implementation in surgery centers, based on information provided by CMS. Visit the CMS website to learn more about ICD-10 implementation. 1. Identify your current ...

On Oct. 1, 2013, ICD-10-CM (clinical modification) and ICD-10-PCS (procedural coding system) will be implemented into the HIPAA mandated code, increasing the number of codes from around 13,600 under ...

It’s less than 10 months until the ICD-10 deadline, but many healthcare providers are finding it difficult to get started with their ICD-10 planning. Others have started their efforts, but a ...

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Modernizing Medicine, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based, specialty-specific electronic medical record (EMR) systems, responded today to Congress’ approval of ...

The American Health Information Management Association has released a list of 10 steps for implementing ICD-10 Phase 2. 1. Continue impact assessment and initiate resolutions. 2. Continue to evaluate ...