The real reason why physician groups want to keep using ICD-9 codes
Date: Feb 03, 2012 I have to wonder about the state healthcare information technology (HIT) in this country. Major medical associations can't seem to let go of ancient technology.
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Why politicians won't care about ICD-10 implementation
Date: Feb 02, 2012
There will not be a strong debate over ICD-10-CM/PCS in Washington.
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Date: Feb 01, 2012 How did the HIPAA 5010 transition go? The answer depends on who you ask.
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Why Meaningful Use and ICD-10 implementation projects aren't working together
Date: Jan 31, 2012 There's a way to soften the impact that ICD-10 implementation has on your budget. It involves working on ICD-10 and Meaningful Use compliance as the same project.
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ICD-10 Challenges: 5 takeaways for a smoother transition
Date: Jan 30, 2012 Last week, results from a survey of healthcare providers that started ICD-10 planning early was discussed widely.
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What's being done to oppose and support ICD-10 implementation
Date: Jan 27, 2012 The American Medical Association has taken the next step in its vigorous opposition to ICD-10 implementation.
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HIM Education: Learning how to leverage data generated by more ICD-10 codes
Date: Jan 26, 2012 While there are real concerns and challenges that come with ICD-10 implementation, there are benefits. Obtaining more data is one of the benefits discussed in this blog often.
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ICD-10 Education: HIM students learning more than medical codes
Date: Jan 25, 2012 There's more to ICD-10 training than learning medical codes, anatomy and physiology.
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ICD-10 Benefits: A specific example of improving patient care
Date: Jan 24, 2012 One of the persistent arguments arguments against ICD-10 coding is that it will have no effect on patient care.
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Why smaller hospitals face bigger challenges to implement ICD-10 coding
Date: Jan 23, 2012 Larger healthcare organizations are handling the handling the current challenges and initiatives in a timely fashion. Yes there are exceptions.
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