The extension of the ICD-10 implementation deadline may not mean much for healthcare providers, according to an ICD 10 Watch editorial.
According to the report, healthcare providers that were on track to comply by Oct. 1, 2013, have a chance to strengthen their plans, while those that were behind have a chance to catch up. Professionals can take advantage of the delay by strengthening ICD-9 coding processes, correcting documentation problems and focusing on ICD-10 training.
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According to the report, healthcare providers that were on track to comply by Oct. 1, 2013, have a chance to strengthen their plans, while those that were behind have a chance to catch up. Professionals can take advantage of the delay by strengthening ICD-9 coding processes, correcting documentation problems and focusing on ICD-10 training.
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