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 ...

American HealthTech has announced the launch of comprehensive ICD-10 educational and support resources available to its customer base via the company’s MyHealthTech portal. The ICD-10 code set is due ...

NueMD launched the ICD-10 Training Lab, an online tool that helps healthcare professionals get ready for the ICD-10 transition. 1. The tool has a robust code search as well as numerous training games.

Implementation planning for ICD-10 should precede code set training because the planning process will take much longer, according to an AAPC report. Kim Reid, CPC, CPMA, CEMC, CPC-I, director of ...

Developed by ICD-10 coding experts at Contexo Media, the comprehensive course library serves as a robust “roadmap”, taking students from the basics of ICD-10 to proficiency in a matter of hours, not ...

Resources available for coders and other professionals to prepare for the expected October 2013 transition As the healthcare industry plans for the Oct. 1, 2013, implementation of the ICD-10-CM/PCS ...

A survey by Contexo Media found 63.8 percent of respondents had not started training staff on ICD-10 although 68.5 percent said their staff needs training in anatomy and physiology for the new coding ...

has launched , a comprehensive training program to help hospitals ensure physicians, coders and other staff who are affected by the new coding standard are fully prepared before the October 2014 ...

This week, healthcare organizations, subject to HIPAA compliance, must begin using ICD-10. “Organizations that are unprepared will face claim denials that will hurt their cash flow,” said John Olajide ...

One of the major training decisions that a healthcare organization needs to make is when to start ICD-10 training. How much training will be part of that timing decision. It's important that you don't ...

Healthcare providers probably will want to outsource their ICD-10 training to Goldilocks. They don't want to start training medical coders too late or they won't be able to code medical claims ...