Such tasks include taking advantage of free webinars and implementation materials, planning a comprehensive budget, ensuring involvement of all stakeholders and assigning responsibility for managing the transition.
CMS also recommends beginning to update paper and electronic forms to identify where ICD-10 is used. Practices should be in the process of planning all ICD-10 training for clinicians, office managers, billers, coders and key staff.
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