Five ICD-10 Tasks to Complete by the End of 2014 | EHRintelligence.com
Author Jennifer Bresnick | Date November 17, 2014
ICD-10 isn’t going to take a holiday, but providers can take a few basic steps to prepare before it’s time to celebrate the new year.
Believe it or not, the winter holiday season is nearly upon us, and ICD-10 is tops on the list of projects that are likely to be put aside in favor of office parties and family vacations. While the new code set will not come into effect until October 1, 2015, if the current implementation date holds, there are plenty of ICD-10 tasks that providers should consider getting under way before the end-of-the-year slump.
Already have an impact assessment? You might need to do another one
If you’re one of the 27% of providers who have not completed a financial impact assessment at this point in the transition process, you know what to do. Whether you hire a consultant or scrape together some in-house resources, it is critical to have a thorough inventory of what health IT systems need to be upgraded, what staff members must receive education, and how much it will cost.
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