How to Prepare for ICD-10

Although the implementation of ICD-10 is now October 1, 2014 instead of October 1, 2013, your practice must still be preparing. 
AAPC's Coding Edge published an article titled: “ICD-10 Spotlight: Continue Practice Preparation” highlighting the importance of continuing preparation for ICD-10.

The article highlighted the following topics:

• ICD-9-CM Fracture Codes vs. ICD-10-CM Fracture Codes
• The new ICD-10 codes will be more specific than the current ICD-9 codes. There will also be more codes with ICD-10 as the article states with the fracture codes example.
• Importance of External Cause vs. Condition Codes
• Procedure Code Benefits
• Physicians and facilities will be able to more accurately represent the work they are performing.

To download and view the full document, please go to the following link:  ICD-10 Spotlight: Continue Practice Preparation.

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