The transition to the new ICD-10 coding system, which was supposed to take place last year, has now been set for Oct. 1, 2015.
Here are nine ways to prepare your practice for the transition, according to a Medical Economics article:
1. Don't expect another delay.
2. Budget for a substantial investment.
3. Assess your practice's internal capabilities.
4. Prepare staff for training.
5. Create a communication team.
6. Master the codes that matter.
7. Remember that lingo is important.
8. Prepare for productivity changes.
9. Build your compliance team.
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