The deadline for ICD-10 is fast approaching and numerous studies forecast a significant impact on productivity. Here are six ways to decrease the effect ICD-10 will have on medical coder productivity, according to a Healthcare IT News report.
• Practice ICD-10 coding on real medical records.
• Hire extra coding help.
• Delegate coder work based on specialties.
• Create clean Discharged Not Final Billed
• Automate processes when possible.
• Schedule testing with trading partners.
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• Practice ICD-10 coding on real medical records.
• Hire extra coding help.
• Delegate coder work based on specialties.
• Create clean Discharged Not Final Billed
• Automate processes when possible.
• Schedule testing with trading partners.
More Articles on Coding and Billing:
How ASCs Can Reach Newly Insured Patients
Physician Practices: How to Work With Trading Partners to Prepare for ICD-10
10 Statistics on Medical Coder Salary, Benefits