The clock is ticking…has your organization addressed these critical ICD-10 issues?
Much of the conversation in the recent past on the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 has focused on the many new diagnostic codes. However, read below for seven commonly overlooked issues. With less than two years to have the process working effectively—ensure your organization has addressed all ICD-10 issues—whether you outsource the problems or not.
The 7 most overlooked ICD-10 issues:
1) Your system must be able to assign ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes as appropriate to the carrier, or you’ll need to run two different systems.
2) Know who is capable of what coding system. Train both coders and non-coders on the new processes.
3) When a claim transfers from Medicare to secondary insurance that is not capable of ICD-10, you won’t get paid.
4) Have a contingency plan for getting claims processed correctly; all the while being aware that many insurance companies and medical entities are using "drop to paper" as their contingency plan.
5) Will your clearinghouses be able to accept both ICD-9 and ICD-10 at the same time for at least six months of time to handle the transition?
6) Have you tested your system and your clearinghouse(s) system for 5010? If you have not passed with both by November 1, 2011, you have a lot of scrambling to do.
7) You may need to have a line of credit to keep your organization going financially while all the pitfalls are found and ironed out.
Proper ICD-10 planning and education will help avoid these issues:
BridgeFront is a recognized leader in healthcare online education for Revenue Cycle and Compliance. Just announced are courses on ICD-10 and HIPAA Version 5010. For weekly ICD-10 tips, visit our website at www.icd10-education.com.
Why BridgeFront clients return year after year:
"We have chosen the right company to do business with." – Allegan General
"I am so pleased with the BridgeFront product." – Kaiser Permanente
"Excellent curriculum." – CHRISTUS Health
"Long story short, you rock." – INTEGRIS Health
Contact me for a free trial or online demonstration:Learn more...ask me about our free e-learning trial and our quick online demonstrations. Contact me at carolj@bridgefront.com or (866) 447-2211.
Enjoy the tips,
Carol Johnson
BridgeFrontDelivering Innovative Education & the Care You Deserve
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4400 NE 77th Avenue, Suite 275
Vancouver, WA 98662Phone: (866) 447-2211
Email: carolj@bridgefront.com
Web: www.bridgefront.com
Blog: www.bridgefront.info
Much of the conversation in the recent past on the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 has focused on the many new diagnostic codes. However, read below for seven commonly overlooked issues. With less than two years to have the process working effectively—ensure your organization has addressed all ICD-10 issues—whether you outsource the problems or not.
The 7 most overlooked ICD-10 issues:
1) Your system must be able to assign ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes as appropriate to the carrier, or you’ll need to run two different systems.
2) Know who is capable of what coding system. Train both coders and non-coders on the new processes.
3) When a claim transfers from Medicare to secondary insurance that is not capable of ICD-10, you won’t get paid.
4) Have a contingency plan for getting claims processed correctly; all the while being aware that many insurance companies and medical entities are using "drop to paper" as their contingency plan.
5) Will your clearinghouses be able to accept both ICD-9 and ICD-10 at the same time for at least six months of time to handle the transition?
6) Have you tested your system and your clearinghouse(s) system for 5010? If you have not passed with both by November 1, 2011, you have a lot of scrambling to do.
7) You may need to have a line of credit to keep your organization going financially while all the pitfalls are found and ironed out.
Proper ICD-10 planning and education will help avoid these issues:
BridgeFront is a recognized leader in healthcare online education for Revenue Cycle and Compliance. Just announced are courses on ICD-10 and HIPAA Version 5010. For weekly ICD-10 tips, visit our website at www.icd10-education.com.
Why BridgeFront clients return year after year:
"We have chosen the right company to do business with." – Allegan General
"I am so pleased with the BridgeFront product." – Kaiser Permanente
"Excellent curriculum." – CHRISTUS Health
"Long story short, you rock." – INTEGRIS Health
Contact me for a free trial or online demonstration:Learn more...ask me about our free e-learning trial and our quick online demonstrations. Contact me at carolj@bridgefront.com or (866) 447-2211.
Enjoy the tips,
Carol Johnson
BridgeFrontDelivering Innovative Education & the Care You Deserve
----------------------------------------------------------------------
4400 NE 77th Avenue, Suite 275
Vancouver, WA 98662Phone: (866) 447-2211
Email: carolj@bridgefront.com
Web: www.bridgefront.com
Blog: www.bridgefront.info
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