Here are five steps that most transitions to ICD-10 will include, according to ChartLogic:
• An impact analysis will most likely be the first step for any organization, and this should include becoming familiar with the differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10 and performing a complete inventory of all systems that use ICD-9.
• The second step is contacting electronic health record vendors to ensure they have a plan in place for the transition.
• The next step is completing the installation of new or upgraded systems for ICD-10.
• The fourth step is training staff on ICD-10, which will take a few months.
• The final step is external testing with clearinghouses and billing services.
Once an organization has followed each of these steps closely, it will be better prepared to go live on Oct. 1, 2014, with ICD-10, according to the white paper.
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