ICD-10 Rollout Forecast is “Rocky”
In a recent Modern Healthcare article, long-time IT editor, Joseph Conn, predicted a โrockyโ ICD-10 roll-out according to a survey conducted by the magazine. Even though the majority of respondents…
Our Forward Thinking Series On Preparing For The ICD-10 Transition
Most healthcare providers we talk to are worried (or at least concerned) about severe reductions, or even the complete stoppage, of their revenue streams caused by potential ICD-10 coding errors…
Beyond ICD-10 in a Galaxy Far, Far Away!
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, it is October 1, 2015 and new HOPE has come about. We have come through a period of civil strife;…
Avoid a Shutdown of Your Revenue Cycle during the Transition to ICD-10
Early test results reported in Beckerโs Hospital Review from data gathered by HIMSS and WEDI indicate that only 63% of ICD-10 documentation was accurately coded. In addition, coders averaged only…
Donโt Overlook Clinical Documentation in Your ICD-10 Preparations
Is your clinical documentation ready for ICD-10? CMS has prepared a guide called Simple Steps to Improve Clinical Documentation; itโs worth your time to review it. This little document is…