10 ICD-10 Questions Frequently Asked By ENTs
The ICD-10 deadline is almost here but there has been no decline in the questions being asked about it. From ENTs to orthopedics to internists, everyone has specific questions they are asking about ICD-10. Some questions are general, others specific to the particular specialty. Here we’ll look at the top…
Three Ways to Avoid the Negative Effects of ICD-10 Payer Un-readiness
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition (ICD-10) is a clinical cataloging system developed by the WHO and modified by the CMS and other stakeholders in the US into the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. The deadline for this system’s implementation is October 1, 2015. If you are involved in providing healthcare…
What To Do If Your Payer Does Not Comply With The ICD-10 Switchover Deadline
ICD-10 is fully in place October 1, 2015. It will include approximately 80,000 diagnostic codes, unlike the 14,000 in ICD-9. This new system needs a lot more specific coding when documenting patient visits. It will affect both commercial and public third-party payers to either:Revise paymentsDeny claimsConsider the claimsThe American Medical…
Top Five Payer Readiness Questions to Ask Your Payer
International Classification of Diseases-Version 10, popularly known as ICD-10 has replaced the previous version on October 1, 2015. The anticipated adoption of the new codes created lots of speculation in the health sector with most medical providers airing concerns about their payments. Each payer has their unique preparations for ICD-10.…