Becker's ASC

8 Basic Steps for ICD-10 Implementation in Surgery Centers

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 ...
Becker's ASC

Preparing Your Surgery Center for ICD-10: Part 1 (Initial Planning)

Lolita M. Jones, RHIA, CCS, independent coding and billing consultant, discusses six initial steps ambulatory surgery centers should take to prepare for the transition to ICD-10. 1. Form an ICD-10 ...
Becker's Hospital Review

CMS: How to Process Claims When ICD-9, ICD-10 Codes Both Apply

CMS has identified potential claims processing issues that span the ICD-10 implementation date, or when ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes may both apply, according to a Medicare Learning Network Matters report ...
Becker's Hospital Review

One week of ICD-10: 9 leaders share how they fared

After three delays and much industry opposition, the United States’ healthcare industry transitioned Oct. 1 to ICD-10, catching up with the latest version of the international classification of ...
Psychology Today

Mental Health Clinicians Can Use ICD-10-CM

I just read a blog by Dr. Dayle Jones that could have an important influence in the endgame effort to save DSM 5 from itself. See it at http://my.counseling.org/2011 ...