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10 Steps to an Easier ICD-10 Transition

Written by Sean Benson
There is no doubt that the U.S. healthcare system will transition to ICD-10. Whether it happens in 2011, as proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), or at a later date, it is coming. The potential benefits for ASCs from the transition to the expanded code set are fairly significant and include more accurate payments, fewer rejected or improper claims and better understanding of new procedures. However, to realize those benefits, ACSs will need to invest heavily in systems and training. For those ASCs that lack formal coding processes or systems to fall back on, the transition will be that much more complex. That is why you need to be aggressively proactive in planning for ICD-10, in part by implementing the following 10 steps to ease the pain of the transition and begin realizing the benefits of the new system more quickly.
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Additional Financial Services Offered by Serbin Surgery Center Billing

Written by Ariel Levine
Serbin Surgery Center Billing (SCB) has announced that it is offering additional financial services that complement their current billing line, according to Caryl Serbin, president of SCB.
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Marion Jenkins, CEO of QSE Technologies, Pens Op-Ed for Denver Business Journal

Written by Staff
"Healthcare cost issues are systemic, and reform must occur at every level and at every point of interaction," writes Marion Jenkins, PhD, CEO of QSE Technologies, in an op-ed piece for the Denver Business Journal's Dec. 5 edition.
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In the News: Hospital Delays Deal, Announces Layoffs

Written by Staff
Citing the slumping economy, Caritas Christi Health Care and Ascension Health of St. Louis have put on hold a $100 million financing deal, according to the Boston Globe.
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5 Management and Development Companies to Watch for 2009

Written by Staff
This article briefly highlights five companies to watch that are active in ASC management and development. See the complete list of management and development companies to watch for 2009 in the January issue of Becker's ASC Review. Note: This list is not an endorsement of any company.
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