For the last few years, healthcare professionals have been living under the threat of ICD-10 compliance deadlines; however, each time one approaches, something or someone forces yet another delay. Initially set for Oct. 1, 2011, the deadline for ICD-10 compliance … Continue reading
With the looming deadline for ICD-10 compliance fast approaching, many in the healthcare industry still underestimate its impact. On October 1, 2014, the ICD-10 transition will become reality. Additional grace periods, and further delays while possible are very unlikely; and … Continue reading
We can’t say it enough- the implementation of ICD-10 will impact every aspect of every part of the healthcare system. The difference between this mandate and prior ones is the level of collaboration required amongst insurance companies, private practices, hospitals, … Continue reading
Taking the mandate of implementing ICD-10 seriously will require more than new spreadsheets and databases. Forming a project committee will develop and coordinate the organizations transition to ICD-10 by assigning the primary responsibilities to develop and coordinate the plan to … Continue reading
What’s the big deal? Isn’t it just one set of codes replacing another? Not in the least. ICD-10 codes will permeate every sector of the healthcare system, creating financial rifts and headaches along the way particularly if not handled properly. … Continue reading
Opinions surrounding the implementation of ICD-10 are rampant. Is the United States just trying to stay in step with other countries? Or is it really working with an outdated system effecting medicine? Everyone, from big insurance companies to medical receptionists, … Continue reading
The World Health Organization reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the world claiming over 63% of all deaths. WHO estimated that in 2008, 17.3 million people died from it and by 2030, 23.6 … Continue reading
The urge for doctors to “do less” has fallen onto deaf ears. The problem isn’t so much money, as it is the culture of focusing on procedures over diagnoses. The current deluge of routine screenings and tests to unlikely at-risk … Continue reading
If you were to survey any group of doctors asking them to express their sentiments regarding the ICD-10 implementation, chances are you could condense all of their responses to one answer. ICD-10 is nothing more than an administrative burden. While … Continue reading
The tenth revision of the International Classification of Disease is here and available and United States medical practitioners are not using it yet. Even more strange, about twenty-five other countries are! Is our healthcare system ok? The answer is yes. … Continue reading