The transition to ICD-10 is much more than a mere increase in codes and field sizes. The descriptions of diagnosis codes in ICD-10 may be very different to what coders are used to seeing and using in ICD-9. Therefore, the complexity in transition is significant and shouldn’t be avoided by medical coders.
An easier and successful transition before October 1, 2013 would require a well planned and efficiently managed implementation process. Although the ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation deadline is two years away, good training plans will ensure a smooth transition for physicians, inpatient and outpatient coders.
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Impacting Inpatient Coders:
The ICD-10-CM/PCS final rule estimates that inpatient coders will need 50 hours of training. In order to ensure a successful transition, inpatient coders must:
• Possess sufficient foundational knowledge of the biomedical sciences (e.g., anatomy, physiology, patho physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology)
• Learn how to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS codes correctly on inpatient encounters
• Understand how to apply maps and crosswalks between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS
Impacting Outpatient coders:
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