The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released an online ICD-10 transition checklist for small and medium physician practices.
Here are seven planning, communication and assessment actions to take before beginning the testing process.
• Review ICD-10 resources from CMS, trade associations, payers and vendors
• Inform your staff of impending changes
• Bring together an ICD-10 project team
• Identify how ICD-10 will impact your practice
• Develop and complete an ICD-10 project plan for your practice
• Estimate and secure a budget
• Reach out to trading partners to understand their level of ICD-10 readiness
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Here are seven planning, communication and assessment actions to take before beginning the testing process.
• Review ICD-10 resources from CMS, trade associations, payers and vendors
• Inform your staff of impending changes
• Bring together an ICD-10 project team
• Identify how ICD-10 will impact your practice
• Develop and complete an ICD-10 project plan for your practice
• Estimate and secure a budget
• Reach out to trading partners to understand their level of ICD-10 readiness
More Articles on ICD-10:
5 Key CMs Resources for ICD-10 Preparation
5 Recent Stories on ICD-10
CMS Stand Fast on ICD-10 Compliance Deadline