ICD-10 Expected to Create Thousands of Coding Jobs

The shift to ICD-10 could create thousands of jobs as hospitals and other healthcare facilities adjust to an initial delay in claims submissions, according to a Tampa Bay Business Journal report.

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Because ICD-10 presents a challenge for even experienced coders, coders with in-depth knowledge of the new system will likely find job openings at hospitals struggling to adapt to the change. Coders may also have opportunities to work as billing consultants and training leaders, as every healthcare facility helps its staff members familiarize themselves with ICD-10.

The move to ICD-10 is the first major overhaul of the medical coding system in more than 30 years.

Read the Tampa Bay Business Journal report on the move to ICD-10 (login required).

Read more on ICD-10:

–Hospitals Putting Off IT Upgrades for ICD-10 Conversion

–10 Steps to Prepare for ICD-10

-3 ICD-10 Challenges Hospitals Should Be Talking About

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