The five steps are:
1. Identify all the places where your facility uses ICD-9 in current workflow.
2. Conduct a gap analysis to understand where you need to be by Oct. 1, 2014.
3. Identify solutions that can help your organization transition in these areas, such as new coding books, new superbills and new paper claim forms.
4. Outline your ICD-10 plan.
5. Implement your ICD-10 plan.
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