Preparing for ICD-10 implementation is extremely important and there are certainly many angles to consider at the physician practice level.
The following video segments highlight key information and the necessary steps that physician practices can take in order to prepare for the October 2014 implementation of ICD-10.
Segment 1: Introduction
This informative segment includes a brief history of ICD-10
and its impact on the healthcare industry.
Learn what ICD-10 is and why we have to implement it. The introduction
also covers the costs associated and what the anticipated changes are for
physician practices. Length: 22:48.
Segment 2:
Documentation
Documentation is one of the most important areas that physicians
need to focus on in order to succeed in an ICD-10 world. The bottom line is
that physicians must become better documenters regardless of where a physician
does business (hospital, private practice, large group, etc).. This segment
reviews key documentation considerations physicians need to employ in order to
get ready for ICD-10. Length: 14:34.
Segment 3:
Organizational Impact
What is the true impact of ICD-10 to the practice of
medicine? This vignette covers productivity impact on an organizational level
and the tools that can help you to ready your practice for ICD-10. Length: 15:36.
Segment 4:
Business Process Impacts
This segment reviews operational and business process impact
and will teach you to develop a new way of thinking around ICD-10 as it relates
to your business processes. Length: 6:27.
Segment 5: Technology
Impacts
This segment reviews some of the technological impacts and
how you can best prepare your practice. You will learn how to assess your infrastructure and discuss ICD-10
implementation plans with your vendors and payers. Length: 12:09.
Segment 6:
Workforce Impact
Learn about the workforce impacts and how you can prepare your
staff. This may mean major changes as
organizations will have to ensure that the workforce fits the needs of the
practice in this changing environment. Length: 8:33.
Segment 7: Financial
Impact
This segment reviews the financial impact and how to prepare
the bottom line. How can you make sure
that you are financially ready for some of the inevitable impacts? Smart business and financial planning tips are
covered in this segment. Length: 11:30.
