It is my pleasure to introduce a guest blogger for this latest post. Abbe Sodikoff is a senior vice president and health sales manager here at Jacobson, providing leadership to our subject matter experts health services team. Her insights into ICD-10 preparation are worth a read. Enjoy…
The implementation of ICD-10 will affect all aspects across the health system from clinical documentation and business processes to claims and care utilization management. As such, it is critical that everyone working at these health plans, from the chief executives to the coders, is aware of, and familiar with, the new coding standards.
Education and training are key aspects of any successful implementation plan. If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to review the needs of your organization and create a training strategy to ensure that everyone is on board.As you prepare your ICD-10 training program, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind.
Here at Jacobson, we are staying abreast of all ICD-10 updates and news in order to provide effective support to our clients as needed. In addition, we are encouraging our clients to assess their strengths and limitations regarding ICD-10 compliance and education, and to start an honest internal dialogue about the potential needs they may have during this transition.
What is your organization doing to prepare for ICD-10?