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The 2020 Changes to ICD-10-CM – What’s New?
ICD-10-CM has been used to document inpatient hospital procedure coding since October 1, 2014. It was introduced as an update…
ICD 11 – An Overview of the Revised Classification System
ICD-11 is the latest iteration of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). It is preceded by ICD-10 and comprises of…
ICD-10: How to leverage the data?
ICD-10 has always been linked to billing, and this is one of the biggest areas, no doubt. But, the data…
ICD-10 switch for non-covered entities
The switch to ICD-10 coding standards is mandatory for all HIPAA-covered entities that use electronic medium for claim transactions. Ideally,…
ICD-10 testing strategy for 2014
With the delay in ICD-10 in late March 2014, there has been a general aura of unsettlement in the healthcare…
CAC Implementation for ICD-10
Computer Assisted Coding or CAC has gained importance with the ICD-10 implementation road map underway at most healthcare providers. The…
How is the HL7 interface affected by the ICD-10 codes?
HL7 interface engine is an integration platform specifically for the healthcare industry and its numerous legacy systems. The data from…
Moving forward after the ICD-10 delay
As the Senate passed the bill putting into motion the ICD-10 delay, there are many questions which have been popping…
ICD-10: A cloud approach
Does this mean things should be slowing down? This is a golden opportunity for healthcare ISVs who are preparing to…
What do we mean that ICD-10 is more specific?
While there are dozens of minor distinctions between ICD-9 and ICD-10 the three fundamental changes are: There is expanded detail…
ICD-10: Effective Implementation and Testing
ICD-10 codes need to be implemented by the practice management, billing and EHR vendors to ensure a smooth transition and…