With ICD-10, healthcare professionals face the biggest challenge AND the biggest opportunity ever. Healthcare professionals have been struggling for years, trying to code for treatments and services that didn't quite fit the range of possibilities available with new methods and technology. Fundamentally, ICD-10 is a new way to approach diagnosis. With the right amount of preparation, it can lead to an increase in payments and improved patient care. This book is ideal for front desk staff, clinicians, practice owners and billing staff for all healthcare practices throughout the United States and it is the single, definitive guide to help you prepare for ICD-10. In this new book, expect to understand the fear and start to prepare for the transition. Understand the major changes in the new coding system. Discover how ICD-10 will benefit everyone, and prepare to code for the new era. Here is a brief summary of the content in the book: Identifying Fraud, Trends and Abuse Grading Performance Improved Analytics for Practitioners The Power of Ten Ten Things to Know to Prepare for ICD-10 ICD-10 Codes will Impact Everyone Your EMR Should be Able to Map ICD9 > ICD10 > SNOMED Codes Crosswalk Determination Why Early Preparation Is Critical CPT Codes Will Stay the Same Identify Any Needed Documentation Changes Make the Conversion a Top Priority Be Prepared for an Emergency Invest in Education for your Staff Three Biggest Mistakes to Avoid With the ICD-10 Transition How to Avoid a Substantial Decline in Productivity Billing Staff Considerations Complacency (The Notion that 'It Will Get Delayed') Implementing Your Preparation Where to Get Assistance Creating a Strategic Planning Team Budgeting and Planning Communication between Staff and with Vendors is Critical Testing Your Level of Preparation for ICD-10 Documentation and Coding Principles May Need Modification Conduct an Impact Analysis Finding a Vendor Communication is Key Custom Templates and Modifications Training for Success Reverse Engineering ICD-10 Preparation Create a Contingency Plan Budgets and Deadlines Communicate With Others New Rules and Compatibility Education, Skills, and Resources Fix Existing Problems Acceptance is Key The Transition More Codes for All Easing the Transition Training Opportunities Plan for Contingencies Maintain Cash Reserves - Plan Ahead Training and Education Essentials - Invest in Resources In-House or Outsourced Billing - Examine Pros and Cons The Impact of Security Vulnerabilities - Protect Data Prepare for the Threat of RAC Audits - Maintain Compliant Documentation Testing Your EMR for ICD-10 Get your team used to using hardware Analyze your workflow Input all data Upgrade to the necessary hardware Assign a Project Manager or Team Leader Include Everyone Invest in Training Programs EMR Implementation to Improve Workflow and Cash flow Compliant, Comprehensive Documentation Rapid Transmission of (and Access to) Medical Records Streamlined, Efficient Billing Legibility of Information How to Choose Focus on Design Analytics is Important Avoid Gimmicks and Sales Pitches An EMR Can Lead to Personal Freedom Verifying Insurance Coverage Fewer Hours and More Money Space and Time Errors and Reimbursements For more information and updated resources, please visit www.truthabouticd10.com
About the Author: Nitin Chhoda PT, DPT, CSCS is a licensed physical therapist in NJ, NY and a published author of "Private Practice Marketing For The New Economy" and "Electronic Health Records and Medical Billing Software Simplified - The Before, During and After Practice Workflow". Nitin has served on the editorial board of Perspectives Magazine and Impact Magazine, published by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He is a trusted adviser to healthcare practices across the country. He spends most of his time writing articles, speaking at conferences and consulting with clients on the phone. He is constantly looking for new ways to automate marketing and referral generation in healthcare using technology and systems, and juggles multiple roles as a writer, consultant, inventor and family guy. Nitin has written several articles on physical therapy marketing for IMPACT, ADVANCE and PT Magazine, in addition to this blog www.Nitin360.com (a highly ranked blog on Google for physical therapy marketing) since 2007. He is also a contributor to www.EMRNews.com (a top-ranked blog on Google for documentation, compliance, billing and coding). He is the founder of the Referral Ignition training systems, the In Touch EMR electronic medical records and documentation system for healthcare professionals, the In Touch Biller Pro electronic billing software for healthcare professionals, the In Touch Billing service - affordable outsourced billing services for any healthcare practices, the Private Practice Summit in New Jersey, the Private Practice Retreat in Las Vegas and a mentor in the exclusive Private Practice Mastermind group. He has presented on more than one occasion at the Private Practice Section Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, in addition to his talks at various wellness conventions in several locations in the US, Canada and Asia. He is also the creator of the Therapy Newsletter automated newsletter marketing system and Clinical Contact, a web-based mobile, email and voice broadcasting system with built-in appointment reminders to help you boost patients arrival rates and increase revenue. For more information, please visit: www.Nitin360.com