Your CFO is turning to you to lead the ICD-10 transition. What do you need to know now to make this project successful?

You may be wondering what to do first as you lead your facility toward the ICD-10 transition. This is an opportunity to impact healthcare and your organization as you successfully prepare and implement for the future.

Leaders tasked with preparing a hospital or other healthcare organization for ICD-10 should begin by creating a cross-functional team that can prepare for and address the clinical, financial, and information system needs. HIM directors and coding managers are key catalysts in this team’s success.

This FAQ will help you address some of the preliminary questions you may be asking right now, and help get you started toward a successful ICD-10 roll out.