Acing the ICD-10 transition: 5 tips from ZirMed

The official date for ICD-10 transition is one week from today. ZirMed, a company that offers financial and clinical performance management solutions for the healthcare industry, offers five top strategies for easing the transition to the new code set.

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  • Develop a list of commonly used codes.
  • Create a master list of ICD-10-related assignments.
  • Prioritize denied claims.
  • Assess organizational workflow and revenue impact.
  • Set staff up for success.

ZirMed offers a number of ICD-10 educational tools including:

  • The ICD-10 Translator
  • A diagnostic usage report that shows each organization a list of its most commonly used codes
  • A payer dashboard, which organizes top payers by volume and identifies which payers are offering ICD-10 testing

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